Waverly, NE · Lancaster County
Right Of Way Vacation Request
This packet requests vacation of a Waverly street, alley, or other public way and is filed by a primary petitioner with the City’s Zoning Administrator, with signatures from at least 75% of abutting property owners.
- 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
The packet includes a primary petitioner information sheet, an owner’s request, a petition for vacation of a public street, and instructions for submitting drawings, signatures, and the filing fee. Waverly’s procedure says to submit the completed forms to the Zoning Administrator for review. The City then refers proposed drawings to utility companies, hears the petition through the Planning Commission and City Council, and files a certified vacating ordinance with the Lancaster County Register of Deeds if approved.
Who needs it
A primary petitioner seeking vacation of a Waverly street, alley, or other public way needs this packet, along with signatures from at least 75% of abutting property owners.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signing the Right of Way Vacation Request signs before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment block confirming the signer’s voluntary act and deed.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Request Packet
Get the Waverly Right of Way Vacation Request packet and review its procedure and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Forms And Drawings
Fill in the petitioner information and public way description, prepare the required drawings, and gather signatures from at least 75% of abutting property owners.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s acknowledgment; check with the City if you are unsure it will accept remote notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the Right of Way Vacation Request during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet, drawings, signatures, and $25 filing fee to the Waverly Zoning Administrator for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waverly. 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 Waverly right of way vacation request?
- Complete the packet, provide the required drawings and signatures, and pay the $25 filing fee. Submit it to the Zoning Administrator for review, following the packet’s instructions.
- Do I need a notary for this request?
- Yes. The Right of Way Vacation Request includes an acknowledgment for the property owner signing the instrument. Nebraska authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts a remotely notarized document.
- How many abutting property owners must sign the petition?
- The packet says at least 75% of the abutting property owners must sign the Petition to Vacate Public Way.
- What drawings must accompany the request?
- The packet calls for drawings of abutting lot lines and dimensions, property access points and private drives, and existing drainage plans with proposed changes.
- Where is the approved vacation ordinance filed?
- The procedure says the City files a certified copy of the vacating ordinance with the Lancaster County Register of Deeds.