Troy, MI · Oakland County
Street/Alley Vacation Application
Property owners use this application to petition the Troy City Council to vacate a right-of-way or easement adjoining or including their property.
What this form is
This application petitions the Troy City Council to vacate a right-of-way or easement. Applicants provide their contact information, the affected property address or parcel number, and the reason for the request, and attach a map showing the requested area and nearby properties. The form says to file two signed originals with the appropriate fees at least 30 days before a Planning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting vacation of a right-of-way or easement adjoining or including their property should complete this application.
How to submit it
File two signed original applications with the $500 application fee and $3,000 escrow fee at least 30 days before a meeting. The form lists the Planning Department at 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48084, and [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Street/Alley Vacation Application for a request to vacate a right-of-way or easement.
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Complete and Sign
Enter applicant contact details, affected property addresses or parcel numbers, and the reason for the vacation request; sign and date the application.
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Attach a Map
Attach a map showing the requested area, the applicant's property, and other abutting properties, at a minimum scale of 1 inch to 200 feet.
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File with the City
File two signed originals with the $500 application fee and $3,000 escrow fee at least 30 days before a Planning Commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Street/Alley Vacation Application do?
- It petitions the Troy City Council to vacate a right-of-way or easement. Applicants describe the requested area, identify their property, explain their reasons, and attach a map.
- Who should file this application?
- Property owners requesting vacation of a right-of-way or easement adjoining or including their property should complete and file the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Street/Alley Vacation Application?
- No. The application requires signatures and dates, but no notary, notarized attachment, or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Street/Alley Vacation Application?
- File two signed originals, the $500 application fee, and the $3,000 escrow fee with the Planning Department at least 30 days before a Planning Commission meeting. The form lists the department's address and email.
Need something notarized?
This Street/Alley Vacation Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.