West Palm Beach |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 78. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES |
Article VII. VACATING AND CLOSING STREET AND ALLEYS |
§ 78-212. Filing of petition; number of copies.
(a)
A petition, accompanied by a filing fee as established by resolution of the city commission and on file in the city clerk's office to vacate or close a public right-of-way may be made to the city by an individual or by an organization. Such petition shall be signed under oath or affirmation by the petitioner. The original petition and six copies shall be filed with the planning director.
(b)
If the petition is submitted by an organization which purports to represent residents within an identifiable neighborhood, the petition shall identify the persons authorized to represent the organization and shall contain the names, addresses and signatures of the owners of not less than 75 percent of the properties in such neighborhood. To determine the percentage of properties represented, each property and each owner thereof shall be identified from the current county property tax rolls. If property is in condominium ownership, each dwelling unit therein shall be an individual property.
(Code 1979, § 26-273)