Arlington, OH · Hancock County
Alley/Street Vacation Petition
Abutting property owners file this petition with Arlington Village Council to request vacation of a street or alley and provide information about the affected property.
What this form is
Use this petition to ask Arlington Village Council to vacate a street or alley next to your property. The petition requests the street or alley description, subdivision and lot information, owner details, and a contact person; a plat and a list of certain property owners must accompany it. The form states that a $100 non-refundable fee is due with the request, and advertising and filing fees may be invoiced later.
Who needs it
Property owners abutting the requested street or alley use this petition to ask Village Council to consider vacating it.
How to submit it
Submit the petition to the Council Clerk's Office with the stated $100 non-refundable fee. The form says applicable advertising and filing fees will be invoiced after adoption of legislation.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the document requires the contact person’s signature and date, and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Alley/Street Vacation Petition.
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Complete The Petition
Describe the street or alley and affected subdivision and lots, provide owner details, and enter a contact person’s information.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Attach a plat showing the area and requested portion, plus the required list of property owners for the relevant alley portion.
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Sign And Submit
Have the contact person sign and date the petition, then submit it with the $100 non-refundable fee to the Council Clerk's Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file the Alley/Street Vacation Petition?
- The petition is for property owners abutting the requested street or alley. It requires signatures from a majority of those owners and says all abutting owners should ideally sign.
- What must accompany the petition?
- Attach a plat showing the area and the portion requested for vacation. The form also calls for a list of property owners on the relevant alley portion that is not included in the request.
- Do I need a notary for the Alley/Street Vacation Petition?
- No. The petition is signed without a notary; the contact person signs and dates it. The document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Alley/Street Vacation Petition?
- Submit it to the Council Clerk's Office with the $100 non-refundable fee stated on the form. Applicable advertising and filing fees may be invoiced after legislation is adopted.