Do I need a notary for the street change petition?

No. The petition has no notary block and lists no notarized or sworn attachment. All abutting property owners must sign.

Who must sign the petition?

All owners of all lots abutting the street or alley must sign. If a husband and wife jointly own a property, both must sign.

What should I attach to the petition?

Attach a plat map with the requested street, avenue, or alley marked or highlighted. The form says to attach an additional sheet if necessary.

Orrville, OH · Wayne County

No notary required

Petition for Change of Name, Vacating, or Narrowing Streets

Orrville property owners use this petition to ask City Council to change a street’s name, vacate it, or narrow it.

What this form is

Use this petition when requesting that Orrville change the name of a street or alley, vacate it, or narrow it. The request must identify the street on an attached plat, explain the reason, and be signed by all owners of abutting lots. The Clerk of Council sends the application to the Planning Commission for review, followed by a City Council public hearing before action.

Who needs it

Property owners requesting a street or alley name change, vacation, or narrowing must file the petition, with signatures from all abutting property owners.

How to submit it

Submit the petition to City Council; it may be submitted to the Safety-Service Department at 207 N. Main Street, Orrville, OH 44667-1639.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is listed, and all abutting property owners must sign.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the City of Orrville petition PDF.
2
Complete the Request
Describe the requested name change, vacation, or narrowing and give the reason for the request.
3
Gather Signatures and Plat
Attach a plat marking the street and collect signatures from all abutting property owners.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the petition to City Council; it may be submitted to the Safety-Service Department at 207 N. Main Street.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the street change petition?: No. The petition has no notary block and lists no notarized or sworn attachment. All abutting property owners must sign.
How do I submit the street change petition?: Submit it to City Council. The form says it may be submitted to the Safety-Service Department at 207 N. Main Street, Orrville, OH 44667-1639.
Who must sign the petition?: All owners of all lots abutting the street or alley must sign. If a husband and wife jointly own a property, both must sign.
What should I attach to the petition?: Attach a plat map with the requested street, avenue, or alley marked or highlighted. The form says to attach an additional sheet if necessary.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Change of Name, Vacating, or Narrowing Streets doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orrville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.