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City of Janesville (Proposed) Zoning Code | Permit Center | Vacation of a Street or Alley

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Vacation of a Street or Alley
Description As prescribed in state law (§§ 66.1003, 66.1005, 66.1006, Wis. Stats.), the City Council can vacate land that was dedicated to the City for public purposes, including streets and alleys.

Decisionmaker City Council

Appeals The City Council's decision can be appealed to the circuit court.
Application Fee
$250
Upcoming Meetings
City Council - Second Meeting in December
Date Reviewed:
2024-12-24T00:00:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2024-12-09T22:00:00Z
Calendar Notes
1. In order for an application to be heard on a given meeting date, the application (including forms, fees, plans, reports, etc.) must be submitted AND deemed complete by City staff on or before the corresponding submittal date. Because of that, you may want to submit your application before the submittal date. That way, we may be able to let you know if anything is missing and you'll have some time to perhaps get it done before the deadline.
2. Meeting dates and their corresponding submittal dates are subject to change.
Application Materials
document icon Street or Ally Vacation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary Staff Contact
Brian Schweigl, Senior Planner
608-755-3188
Estimated Time to Complete this Application Form
35 - 45 Minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The City Council is the governing body of the City of Janesville and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The council also reviews certain types of development projects. The council consists of 7 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

Planning staff provides technical support to the City Council, Plan Commission, Historic Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.