What does the Smithville street petition request?

It asks Village Council to consider changing the name of, vacating, or narrowing a street, avenue, or alley. The request must identify the area and include a marked plat.

Who must sign the petition?

The instructions say all abutting property owners must sign. If a husband and wife jointly own a property, both must sign.

How do I submit the Smithville street petition?

Submit it to the Clerk of Village Council at 207 W. Main St., P.O. Box 517, Smithville, OH 4467. The form says the $200 fee is payable at submission.

Smithville, OH · Wayne County

No notary required

Petition for Change of Name, Vacating, or Narrowing Streets

Smithville property owners use this petition to request a street or alley name change, vacation, or narrowing and submit it to Village Council.

What this form is

The petition asks Smithville to consider changing the name of, vacating, or narrowing a street, avenue, or alley near the petitioner’s lot. It requests the location and parcel information, the reason for the request, and signatures from all abutting property owners; the requested area must be marked on an attached plat. The instructions say to submit the petition to Village Council and list a $200 fee payable at submission.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a street or alley name change, vacation, or narrowing in Smithville should submit the petition with signatures from all abutting property owners.

How to submit it

Submit the petition to the Clerk of Village Council, 207 W. Main St., P.O. Box 517, Smithville, OH 4467. The form lists a $200 fee payable at submission.

About notarization

This petition has no notary block; sign the petition and attach a plat marking the requested area, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Smithville petition for a street or alley name change, vacation, or narrowing.
2
Complete the Petition
Enter the requested location, parcel information, reason for the request, and property owner details.
3
Gather the Required Attachment
Attach a plat marking or highlighting the requested street, avenue, or alley, and obtain signatures from all abutting property owners.
4
Submit to the Village
Submit the petition to the Clerk of Village Council at the listed address with the $200 fee payable at submission.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Smithville street petition request?: It asks Village Council to consider changing the name of, vacating, or narrowing a street, avenue, or alley. The request must identify the area and include a marked plat.
Who must sign the petition?: The instructions say all abutting property owners must sign. If a husband and wife jointly own a property, both must sign.
Do I need a notary for the Smithville street petition?: No. The petition has no notary block. Sign the petition and attach a plat marking the requested area; no sworn or notarized attachment is stated.
How do I submit the Smithville street petition?: Submit it to the Clerk of Village Council at 207 W. Main St., P.O. Box 517, Smithville, OH 4467. The form says the $200 fee is payable at submission.

Need something notarized?

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