Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Street and/or Alley Vacation Petition
Property owners use this petition to ask Bellingham to vacate a street or alley, providing property details, signatures, and supporting ownership documents.
What this form is
Abutting property owners use this petition to request vacation of a street or alley. A property-owner petition must be signed by owners representing more than two-thirds of the frontage; the document asks for a legal description, owner and property information, signatures, and proof of ownership. It also lists supporting materials, including a vicinity map, a brief explanation of the proposed use, and applicable fees.
Who needs it
Abutting property owners seeking to petition Bellingham to vacate a street or alley need to provide the required frontage signatures and supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; attach proof of ownership and a tax statement or title report for each owner, with no notarized or sworn step specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Street and/or Alley Vacation Petition PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Enter the proposed vacation's legal description and the requested information for each abutting property owner.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include proof of ownership, a tax statement or title report for each owner, a vicinity map, and a brief narrative about the proposed vacation and future use.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Street and/or Alley Vacation Petition do?
- It lets abutting property owners petition Bellingham to vacate a street or alley. The petition requests property details, signatures, and supporting materials.
- Who must sign the street or alley vacation petition?
- The document says a property-owner petition must be signed by owners of more than two-thirds of the property frontage abutting the street or alley sought for vacation.
- Do I need a notary for the Street and/or Alley Vacation Petition?
- No. The petition is signed without a notary. Attach proof of ownership and a tax statement or title report for each owner; no notarized or sworn step is specified.
- How do I submit the Street and/or Alley Vacation Petition?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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