Greensboro, NC · Guilford County
Street or Alley Closing Petition
Property owners use this petition to ask the Greensboro City Council to permanently close and abandon a street or portion of a street.
What this form is
This petition asks the Greensboro City Council to permanently close and abandon a street or part of a street as a public street. Owners of all or a majority of the abutting property identify the street and sign to state that the closing is not contrary to the public interest and will not deprive nearby property owners of reasonable access. The city retains a 20-foot utility easement centered on each existing utility line in the affected area.
Who needs it
Owners of all or a majority of the property abutting a street or street portion may sign to request its permanent closing and abandonment.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the listed signers sign and date it, with both spouses signing when applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Street or Alley Closing Petition PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Date the petition, identify the street or portion to be closed, and circle whether the signers represent all or a majority of abutting property owners.
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Gather Signatures
Have the property owners sign and date the petition. Both spouses must sign when applicable.
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Submit To The City
The petition is addressed to the Greensboro City Council. Check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street or Alley Closing Petition?
- No. The petition has no notary block; signers sign and date it, and both spouses must sign when applicable.
- Who can sign the street closing petition?
- The petition is for owners of all or a majority of the property abutting the street or portion of street named in the request.
- What does the petition request?
- It asks the Greensboro City Council to permanently close and abandon the named street or street portion as a public street.
- How do I submit the Street or Alley Closing Petition?
- The document is addressed to the Greensboro City Council but does not give submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.
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This Street or Alley Closing Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Greensboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.