Who needs to sign the petition?

The form states that at least two-thirds of the abutting property owners on the portion sought for vacation must sign.

Do I need a notary for the right-of-way vacation petition?

No. The petition has signature and date fields but no notary block. Attach a site-identification map and additional sheets for consenting abutting owners as needed.

Raymond, WA · Pacific County

No notary required

Petition for Vacation of Public Right-of-Way

Property owners use this petition to ask the City Council to vacate a street, alley, or part of one adjoining their property.

What this form is

This petition lets owners of an interest in real estate abutting a street or alley ask the City Council to vacate all or part of that public right-of-way. It asks for applicant contact information, a description and justification for the requested vacation, and whether the area is developed or has utilities. The petition states that at least two-thirds of abutting property owners must sign.

Who needs it

Owners of an interest in property abutting the street or alley sought for vacation use this petition to make their request to the City Council.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Department of Public Works at 300 1 ST Street, Raymond, WA 98577. It lists phone 360.942.4108 and fax 360.942.4137.

About notarization

This petition is signed and dated without a notary; attach a site-identification map and additional sheets for consenting abutting owners as needed.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the City of Raymond petition for vacation of a public right-of-way.
2
Complete the Petition
Enter applicant contact details, describe the requested area, and provide the development, utilities, and justification information.
3
Gather Attachments and Signatures
Attach a map identifying the site and additional sheets as needed; obtain signatures from at least two-thirds of abutting property owners.
4
Submit to Public Works
Send or deliver the completed petition to the Department of Public Works at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the right-of-way vacation petition do?: It lets owners of an interest in real estate abutting a street or alley ask the City Council to vacate all or part of that right-of-way.
Who needs to sign the petition?: The form states that at least two-thirds of the abutting property owners on the portion sought for vacation must sign.
Do I need a notary for the right-of-way vacation petition?: No. The petition has signature and date fields but no notary block. Attach a site-identification map and additional sheets for consenting abutting owners as needed.
How do I submit the right-of-way vacation petition?: The form identifies the Department of Public Works at 300 1 ST Street, Raymond, WA 98577, and lists phone and fax numbers.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Vacation of Public Right-of-Way doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Raymond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.