7-14-4114. Procedure to discontinue streets.
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7-14-4114 . Procedure to discontinue streets.
(1)The council may discontinue a street or alley or any part of a street or alley in a city or town, if it can be done without detriment to the public interest, upon:
(a)a petition in writing of all owners of lots on the street or alley; or
(i)a petition in writing of more than 50% of the owners of lots on the street or alley; and
(ii)approval by a majority vote of the council.
(2)Where the street or alley is to be closed for school purposes, the council may discontinue the street or alley upon a petition signed by 75% of the lot owners on the whole street or alley to be closed.
(3)Before acting upon the petition, a notice must be published, stating when the petition will be acted on and what street or alley or part of a street or alley is asked to be vacated. The notice must be published as provided in 7-1-4127 .