Winlock, WA · Lewis County
Street/Alley Vacation Petition
Property owners use this petition to ask the City of Winlock to vacate an unused or unneeded street, alley, or other public right-of-way.
What this form is
The petition starts the City of Winlock’s review of a proposed street, alley, or public right-of-way vacation. It asks for property and applicant details, the reason for the request, and information about possible effects on the neighborhood and public welfare. The form also requires proof of ownership and a tax statement; the petition process calls for signatures from at least two-thirds of property owners along the frontage.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking vacation of an unused or unneeded street, alley, or other public right-of-way submit this petition to the city.
How to submit it
Submit the petition to the Community Development Department, City of Winlock, PO Box 777, 323 N.E. First Street, Winlock, WA 98596-0777, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and attaches proof of ownership and a tax statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Street/Alley Vacation Petition PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Fill in the property, applicant, and owner information and explain the reason for the proposed vacation.
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Gather Attachments
Attach proof of ownership and a tax statement, along with the certificate of ownership and list of property owners within 300 feet.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed petition to the Community Development Department by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street/Alley Vacation Petition?
- No. The petition has a signature and date line, but no notary block. Attach proof of ownership and a tax statement.
- How do I submit the Street/Alley Vacation Petition?
- Send it to the Community Development Department at PO Box 777, 323 N.E. First Street, Winlock, WA 98596-0777, or email [email protected].
- What information and attachments does the petition request?
- It asks for property location, parcel number, legal description, applicant and owner information, and the reason for the request. Attach proof of ownership and a tax statement; include a certificate of ownership and a list of owners within 300 feet.
- How many property owner signatures are required?
- The petition says it must be signed by two-thirds or more of the property owners of the frontage bordering the right-of-way. It recommends obtaining signatures from all bordering owners.
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This Street/Alley Vacation Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Winlock form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.