City of Milpitas
Engineering Design Guidelines
Vacation of Public Right-of-Way

The information and guidelines contained herein are to be used whenever applicable. In the event a development is to be constructed in stages, master utility plans are required prior to submittal of the first stage improvement plans. The master utility plans shall show all improvements, including interim (phased) and ultimate improvements. For information regarding these guidelines contact the Land Development Section of the Engineering Division, at (408) 586-3329.

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In order to process vacating a Public Street or easement, the applicant need to submit the following items:

1. Letter requesting vacation from all abutting property
   owners.
   
   
2. Current title report for all abutting properties.
   
   
3. Map showing area to be vacated (8½” x 11”, including vicinity map).
   
   
4. Legal description of area to be vacated.
   
   
5. Map clearly showing all lots within one block of vacation with owners’ names.
   
   
6. List of names and addresses of all abutting property owners within one block of vacation.
   
   
7. Vacated public right-of-way is to be physically closed within six months of adoption of Council Resolution of Vacation *.  If applicable, the applicant shall submit:
   
   
   1. Statement of how the closure shall be secured (bond, deposit).
      
      
   2. Statement of plan showing what construction will be required to implement the closure.
      
      
8. Processing Fee of $615 or charge against an existing Private Job Account.
   
   
9. Complete attached environmental information form.

*   If the physical closure of the right-of-ways is not completed within the time period, the vacation resolution will become null and invalid.