Kannapolis, NC · Cabarrus County
Petition for Street or Alley Closure
Abutting property owners use this petition to ask the City of Kannapolis to remove a street or alley right-of-way from dedication.
What this form is
The petition asks the City of Kannapolis to close a street or alley right-of-way and must be signed by all property owners abutting it. The procedure lists a recorded plat, a recent survey and metes-and-bounds description, and a non-refundable $300 application fee as submission materials. After submission, the city process includes staff review, public notice, a public hearing, and a closing order.
Who needs it
Property owners abutting the street or alley who seek its closure must submit the petition with signatures from all abutting owners.
How to submit it
Return the petition to Richard Smith, Planning Director, at [email protected]. The procedure also lists a non-refundable $300 application fee and required plat and survey materials.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; abutting property owners provide their names, addresses, phone numbers, and signatures.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the street or alley closure petition PDF.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Describe the street or alley and provide names, addresses, phone numbers, and signatures for all abutting property owners.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include a copy of the recorded plat, a recent survey and metes-and-bounds description, and the $300 non-refundable application fee.
- 4
Submit To The City
Return the petition and materials to Richard Smith, Planning Director, at [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Kannapolis street or alley closure petition?
- No. The petition has signature lines but no notary block; abutting owners sign it. The document does not identify any related attachment or step that must be notarized or sworn.
- Who must sign the street or alley closure petition?
- The procedure says the request must include a petition signed by 100% of property owners abutting the street or alley.
- How do I submit the Kannapolis street or alley closure petition?
- Return it to Richard Smith, Planning Director, at [email protected]. Include the recorded plat, survey and metes-and-bounds description, and the $300 non-refundable application fee listed in the procedure.