Who can file a Dayton street vacation application?

The petition is for legal owners of more than two-thirds of the abutting property frontage, or of the property underlying an easement. The checklist describes required petitioner signatures.

What materials accompany the application?

The checklist calls for applicable petition materials, a public-interest statement, a certified legal description, title reports, plans, public-notice information, and the application fee.

Do I need a notary for the Dayton street vacation application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The checklist does not list any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Dayton street vacation application?

Submit the completed application and applicable checklist materials to Dayton Planning and Community Development at 111 S. 1st St., Dayton, WA 99328. Include the fee listed in the effective Master Fee Schedule.

Dayton, WA · Columbia County

No notary required

Application to Vacate Street, Alley, or Public Easement

Dayton property owners use this application to petition the City Council to vacate a street, alley, or public easement and provide supporting information.

What this form is

This application lets qualifying property owners petition the City Council to vacate a street, alley, public easement, or part of one. The packet includes a checklist of materials to submit, including signatures, a public-interest statement, property title reports, plans, and the applicable application fee. The City says it will not assign a hearing date until the application is complete with the specified materials.

Who needs it

Property owners petitioning to vacate a street, alley, or public easement in Dayton must complete the application and applicable checklist materials.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and applicable checklist materials to Dayton Planning and Community Development, 111 S. 1st St., Dayton, WA 99328. The checklist says to include the application fee from the effective Master Fee Schedule.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the checklist lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so petitioners sign and date the petition.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the street, alley, or public easement vacation application packet and checklist.
2
Complete The Petition
Provide the petitioner’s contact details, legal description, parcel number, vacation details, and public-interest information.
3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather applicable signatures, title reports, plans, public-notice information, and the application fee.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and applicable materials to Dayton Planning and Community Development at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a Dayton street vacation application?: The petition is for legal owners of more than two-thirds of the abutting property frontage, or of the property underlying an easement. The checklist describes required petitioner signatures.
What materials accompany the application?: The checklist calls for applicable petition materials, a public-interest statement, a certified legal description, title reports, plans, public-notice information, and the application fee.
Do I need a notary for the Dayton street vacation application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The checklist does not list any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Dayton street vacation application?: Submit the completed application and applicable checklist materials to Dayton Planning and Community Development at 111 S. 1st St., Dayton, WA 99328. Include the fee listed in the effective Master Fee Schedule.

Need something notarized?

This Application to Vacate Street, Alley, or Public Easement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Dayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.