Procedure To Discontinue Streets

(1) The council may discontinue a street or alley or any part of a street or alley in a city or town, if it can be done without detriment to the public interest, upon: (a) a petition in writing of all owners of lots on the street or alley; or (b) (i) a petition in writing of more than 50% of the owners of lots on the street or alley; and (ii) approval by a majority vote of the council. (2) Where the street or alley is to be closed for school purposes, the council may discontinue the street or alley upon a petition signed by 75% of the lot owners on the whole street or alley to be closed. (3) Before acting upon the petition, a notice must be published, stating when the petition will be acted on and what street or alley or part of a street or alley is asked to be vacated. The notice must be published as provided in 7-1-4127.