CHAPTER 137
VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETS

 

137.01  Power to Vacate	137.04  Findings Required
137.02  Planning and Zoning Commission	137.05  Disposal of Vacated Streets or Alleys
137.03  Notice of Vacation Hearing	137.06  Disposal by Gift Limited

 

137.01 POWER TO VACATE.

When, in the judgment of the Council, it would be in the best interest of the City to vacate a street, alley, portion thereof, or any public grounds, the Council may do so by ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[2a])

137.02 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.

Any proposal to vacate a street, alley, portion thereof, or any public grounds shall be referred by the Council to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its study and recommendation prior to further consideration by the Council.  The Commission shall submit a written report including recommendations to the Council within 30 days after the date the proposed vacation is referred to the Commission. 

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 392.1)

137.03 NOTICE OF VACATION HEARING.

The Council shall cause to be published a notice of public hearing of the time at which the proposal to vacate shall be considered.