(a)
In order to obtain a release of public easement, a person may submit an application for a replat pursuant to chapter 32 of this Code. Unless another provision of that chapter applies, a person may apply for a release of easement by submitting an application for a “minor replat.”
(b)
The applicant must submit a letter from each applicable utility company stating that the company has no objection to the proposed release of easement.
(c)
The city council shall at all times retain discretion regarding the decision of whether to release an easement under this section, taking into consideration the equities involved and whether granting the request would serve the public interest.
(Ordinance 673, sec. II, adopted 9/22/15; Ordinance 676, sec. II, adopted 11/10/15)