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Abandonment Process

General Guidelines to Abandon Right-of-way, Easements and Alleys, per Arizona Revised Statutes, Sections 28-7205 and 28-7214.  When right-of-way (easement, alley, etc.) is abandoned, the title to the abandoned portion vests in the owners of the abutting land.  Effective July 21, 2004, the fees are as follows and are non-refundable.

Abandonment of an Easement

Single Family Residential $350
All other land $750

Abandonment of Right-of-Way

Single Family Residential $350 plus the cost of land
Residential Alley $0 plus the cost of land
All other land $750 plus the cost of land

Per Mesa City Code 9-10-1 to 9-10-5

For detailed instructions, select the appropriate guideline to:

Abandonment forms:

Understanding alley abandonments brochure:

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