Fife, WA · Pierce County
Street Vacation Application Form
Property owners use this form to petition the City of Fife to vacate a street, alley, or part of one and provide information about the affected property.
What this form is
The form combines a street vacation application with a petition asking the Fife City Council to vacate a street, alley, or part of one. It asks for applicant and property owner contact information, signatures, and descriptions of the request and property. The listed submittal requirements include a map, a legal description prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer unless waived by the City, an appraisal, and a $1,000 application fee.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a street or alley vacation in Fife use this form, which states that petitioners must own two-thirds of the affected abutting property.
How to submit it
The form lists the Fife Permit Center at 5411 23rd St E, Fife, WA, and provides the phone number (253) 922-9624. It lists a $1,000 application fee and required supporting items.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the two-page Street Vacation Application Form.
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Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property owner details, describe the request and property, and obtain the required signatures and dates.
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Gather Required Items
Include a map, a legal description unless waived by the City, an appraisal, and the $1,000 application fee.
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Submit to the Permit Center
The form lists the Fife Permit Center at 5411 23rd St E, Fife, WA.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Vacation Application?
- No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment requirement; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Street Vacation Application?
- The form lists the Fife Permit Center at 5411 23rd St E, Fife, WA, and gives the phone number (253) 922-9624.
- What materials does the street vacation application require?
- The listed requirements include a map, a legal description prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer unless waived by the City, an appraisal, and a $1,000 application fee.
- Who signs the petition to vacate a street or alley?
- The petition states that it is made by owners of two-thirds of the real property abutting the street or alley, or underlying the public easement described in the petition.
Need something notarized?
This Street Vacation Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fife form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.