Pontiac, MI · Oakland County
Application for Vacation or Closure of Street, Alley or Easement
This application petitions the City of Pontiac to vacate or close a street, alley, easement, or public right-of-way and is filed by the applicant with a map and required fee.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to ask Pontiac to vacate or close a street, alley, easement, or public right-of-way. File it with the Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting, along with the $1,500 fee and a map of the requested area. Property owners abutting the street or alley should sign where possible; incomplete applications can delay review, and the Planning Commission forwards its recommendation to City Council for final action.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking vacation or closure of a Pontiac street, alley, easement, or public right-of-way should file this application, with abutting property owners signing where possible.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the City of Pontiac application for vacation or closure of a street, alley, easement, or public right-of-way.
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Fill Out The Form
Enter the property and applicant details, legal description, reason for the request, and other required information. Attach the requested map.
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Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the application when directed by the notary, who will complete the jurat.
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Submit To The City
File the application, map, and $1,500 fee with Pontiac's Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning at least 30 days before a regular Planning Commission meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pontiac. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a street or easement vacation application in Pontiac?
- Complete the application, attach a map of the requested area, and include the $1,500 fee. File it with Pontiac's Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form's oath jurat says the applicant appeared before a notary, was duly sworn, and affirmed the application. Sign the jurat in the notary's presence.
- Can I complete the oath jurat with an online notary?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct the oath by video; an authorized notarial act performed in another jurisdiction has the same effect under Michigan law.
- Do abutting property owners have to sign the application?
- The instructions say applications should be signed by property owners abutting the street or alley where possible. Contact the city with questions about who should sign your application.
- What if I am unsure about the filing requirements?
- The form specifies the filing office, fee, map, and advance timing. For questions about your particular application or any unclear requirement, confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.