8-6-30: VACATION:

   A.   Applicability: This Section applies to a total or partial vacation of a recorded subdivision plat, including easements. For purposes of this Section, "vacation" or "vacate" means the act of reverting land that is dedicated or reserved for public use to private ownership or extinguishing an easement for the benefit of private use that is recorded on a subdivision plat. All vacations must be approved by the Board in accordance with this Title.

   B.   Initiation: A vacation application shall be submitted to the Director.

   C.   Completeness: See Section 8-6-5.

   D.   Notice: See Section 8-6-8.

   E.   Decision: The Board shall review the vacation application and shall:

      1.   Approve the vacation;

      2.   Deny the vacation; or

      3.   Approve the vacation with conditions.

   F.   Required Findings: Vacation shall comply with the regulations set forth in Idaho Code Section 50-1306A.

   G.   Appeals: See Section 8-6-13.

   H.   Scope Of Approval: If a vacation is approved, ownership of the vacated area reverts as provided under Idaho law.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)