City right of way explained
We explain what right of way (ROW) means and how to use City-owned ROW.
Items that belong in the right of way
Boulevard (next to lot)
The area between the property line and the back side of the sidewalk.
Sidewalk
Boulevard (next to road)
The area between the front of the sidewalk and the back of the curb.
Roadway
The paved area between the street curbs.
Right of way widths
| Type of right of way | Typical right-of-way width, approximately |
|---|---|
| Residential street | 60 feet |
| Arterial or downtown street | 80 feet |
| Alley, common | 14 feet |
| Alley, ranges | 10 - 20 feet |
Vacate street or alley request
A property owner may ask the City to give up the rights to a property.
