Willard, OH · Huron County
Street/Alley Vacation Petition
Property owners use this petition to ask Willard City Council to vacate an abutting street or alley and provide the required supporting information.
What this form is
This petition asks Willard City Council to vacate a street or alley and is filed by owners of property abutting the requested area. The document says a petition is required for a vacation request and calls for a plat showing the area, a list of certain property owners, and signatures from a majority of abutting owners. It also explains the fee, possible advertising costs, assessments, and review process.
Who needs it
Property owners abutting a street or alley in Willard who want City Council to consider vacating that public right-of-way need this petition.
How to submit it
Submit the petition to the Council Clerk with the $30 non-refundable fee. The document says applicable advertising and filing fees may be invoiced later.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Street/Alley Vacation Petition for a Willard right-of-way vacation request.
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Complete And Sign
Describe the street or alley and the abutting lots, provide the requested contact details, and obtain signatures from a majority of abutting property owners.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a plat showing the portion to be vacated and the required list of property owners.
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Submit To The Council Clerk
Submit the petition with the $30 non-refundable fee. Applicable advertising and filing fees may be invoiced later.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street/Alley Vacation Petition?
- No. The petition provides a signature and date line and does not require a notary. The document does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Street/Alley Vacation Petition?
- Submit it to the Council Clerk with the $30 non-refundable fee. The document says applicable advertising and filing fees may be invoiced later.
- What must accompany the vacation petition?
- The document calls for a plat showing the area to be vacated and a list of property owners on the portion of the alley not included in the request. It also says a majority of abutting owners must sign.
- What happens after the petition is filed?
- City Council refers the request to the City Development Commission and City Engineer for review. The commission makes a recommendation, and Council makes the final ruling.
Need something notarized?
This Street/Alley Vacation Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Willard form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.