Earlier editions: 2026-07
Encinitas Municipal Code Ch. 15.16 Vacation of City Streets
Encinitas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Encinitas
Cite as: Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 15.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.16.010. Purpose.¶
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish procedures for the vacation of City streets.
(Ord. 87-02)
§ 15.16.020. General Procedures.¶
Upon the adoption of a resolution of intention, and the conduct of a subsequent, noticed public hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution vacating a City street.
§ 15.16.025. Authority to Vacate a City Street.¶
The City Council shall be the sole and exclusive body authorized to vacate or abandon City streets within the City of Encinitas, including vacations or abandonments in conjunction with a subdivision.
(Ord. 2006-08)
§ 15.16.030. Summary Vacation.¶
By the adoption of a resolution, the City Council may summarily vacate certain types of City streets.
§ 15.16.040. Vacation Effective.¶
Upon recordation of a certified copy of the resolution of vacation, the vacation is complete.
§ 15.16.050. Nonmotorized Right-of-Way.¶
A City street shall not be abandoned unless the City Council determines that it is not useful as a non-motorized transportation facility for use by pedestrians, bicyclists or equestrians.
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