Abandonments

An abandonment is a method whereby the City may dispose of a public street, highway, alley, lane, sidewalk, utility easement or other public way that is no longer necessary for public use.  Abandonments are detailed in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 31, Article V.

 Complete Abandonment Packet - Includes the following:

• Application
• Fees & Extension Guideline
• Abandonment or Closure Process Flow Chart
• Sample of Abandonment Sketch
• Abandonment Right-of-Way Petition

Appeal Abandonment Decision

Downtown Alley Abandonment Affidavit of Notification

Downtown Alley Abandonment Evaluation Criteria

Downtown Alley Abandonment Notification Requirements

 For more information, contact your project team leader or Planning & Development at 602-256-3487.