Palestine, TX · Anderson County
Application for the Abandonment of a Public Alley or Street Right-of-Way
This application lets property owners request closure and abandonment of a public alley or street right-of-way in Palestine.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the City of Palestine to close and abandon a public alley or street right-of-way. It requests applicant contact information, the location and subdivision, the reason for the request, and the right-of-way’s current condition. The application requires a subdivision plat or Anderson County Tax Record Map, signatures from adjacent property owners, and a $300 application fee.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking to close and abandon a public alley or street right-of-way in Palestine needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, required plat or map, adjacent-owner signatures, and $300 application fee to Development Services Department, 504 North Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; adjacent owners provide consent or reasons for opposition, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the public alley or street right-of-way abandonment application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant details, the right-of-way location, subdivision, reason for the request, and current condition; sign and date it.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a subdivision plat or Anderson County Tax Record Map, adjacent property owner signatures, and the $300 application fee.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to Development Services Department at 504 North Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this application request?
- It asks the City of Palestine to close and abandon a public alley or street right-of-way and collects the location, reason, and current condition.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a subdivision plat or Anderson County Tax Record Map showing the location, signatures of adjacent property owners, and the $300 application fee.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to Development Services Department, 504 North Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; adjacent owners provide consent or reasons for opposition, and no sworn or notarized attachment is stated.
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This Application for the Abandonment of a Public Alley or Street Right-of-Way doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.