Morganton, NC · Burke County
Right-of-Way Abandonment Petition and Policy
Property owners use this petition to ask the City of Morganton to consider closing and abandoning a public right-of-way.
What this form is
This petition asks the City of Morganton to consider closing all or part of a public street, alley, or other right-of-way. The city reviews requests and may hold a public hearing before deciding; the petition requires a reason for the request and information about the location. Applicants must include a survey, legal description, signed agreement from abutting property owners, cover letter, and application fee.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking abandonment of a public right-of-way in Morganton must submit the petition and required supporting materials.
How to submit it
File the petition with the City of Morganton Development & Design Services Department, 305 East Union Street, Suite A-100, Morganton, NC 28655. The document lists a $1,000 application fee payable to the City of Morganton.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the petitioner and abutting property owners sign their respective sections, and the survey and legal description must be signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Right-of-Way Abandonment Petition and Policy.
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Complete And Sign
Complete all pages, provide the requested location and reason, and sign the petition.
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Gather Required Attachments
Add the cover letter, survey, legal description, signed agreement from abutting property owners, and $1,000 fee.
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Submit To The City
File the petition and supporting materials with Morganton Development & Design Services at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Abandonment Petition?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The petitioner and abutting property owners sign their sections; a licensed surveyor must sign and seal the survey and legal description.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Abandonment Petition?
- File it with Morganton Development & Design Services at 305 East Union Street, Suite A-100, Morganton, NC 28655, with the required materials and the $1,000 application fee.
- What supporting materials does the petition require?
- Include a cover letter with petitioner contact information, a completed and signed original petition, a survey and metes-and-bounds description, an agreement signed by abutting property owners, and the application fee.
- What happens after I file the petition?
- The city reviews the request, notifies affected parties and facilities, and may call and hold a public hearing. The document says the review process takes approximately two to three months.
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This Right-of-Way Abandonment Petition and Policy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Morganton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.