Ottawa, OH · Putnam County
Petition for Change of Name, Vacating or Narrowing Streets or Alleys
This petition lets owners of lots near an Ottawa street or alley ask the Village Council to change its name, vacate it, or narrow it.
What this form is
Lot owners in the immediate vicinity of an Ottawa street or alley use this petition to ask the Village Council for a name change, vacation, or narrowing. The form requests a description of the area and an attached survey, and provides space for an owner’s parcel number, signature, and filing date. It lists a $375 fee and includes a waiver for abutting owners who consent to a vacation.
Who needs it
Owners of lots near an Ottawa street or alley can use this petition to request a name change, vacation, or narrowing from the Village Council.
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 document is signed without a notary; the petition and any included waiver require signatures, but the form does not call for a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Ottawa petition for a street or alley name change, vacation, or narrowing.
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Complete the Petition
Describe the street or alley area and select the requested change; provide the owner’s parcel number and signature.
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Gather the Survey
Attach a survey of the area as directed on the petition.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Ottawa street and alley petition?
- No. The petition and included waiver provide signature lines but do not call for a notary or sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Ottawa street and alley petition?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for a description of the street or alley area, an attached survey, and the owner’s parcel number and signature. It also provides a filing-date field.
- What is the waiver to consent to vacation?
- The included waiver lets owners of lots abutting a street or alley proposed for vacation consent and waive notice and hearing. The form says fee and newspaper notice are not required when all abutting property owners sign it.