Right-of-Way Vacation at 650 East N Street
Summary
A property owner gets 250 square feet of unused street strip — five feet by 50 feet — so they can build two accessory dwelling units. The city keeps more than 20 feet of right-of-way beyond the sidewalk, and the land must be sold to the owner at appraised value.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The vacated land will be sold to the adjacent owner at appraised value, generating modest revenue for the city.
The property owner, who gains lot area to build two accessory dwelling units.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
A property owner gets 250 square feet of unused street strip — five feet by 50 feet — so they can build two accessory dwelling units. The city keeps more than 20 feet of right-of-way beyond the sidewalk, and the land must be sold to the owner at appraised value.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
The council set a September 1 public hearing on vacating 250 square feet of East N Street right-of-way so the property owner can build two accessory dwelling units. The land would be sold to the owner at fair market value.
Planning Commission - Jun 11, 2026
The city agreed to sell a 250-square-foot sliver of unused street right-of-way to the property owner so they can build two accessory dwelling units. The strip isn't needed for any road or sidewalk use.
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