Wilmington Avenue partial street vacation
Vacation of about 775 square feet of right-of-way between a property line and the sidewalk. Adopted April 21, 2026 as Ordinance 16, without requiring the owner to buy the land.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Road project
- Location
- Wilmington Avenue near 2000 East
Every hearing and vote
April 7, 2026 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the consent agenda: setting April 21 hearings on the Wilmington Avenue partial street vacation and on the Community Clean Energy program ordinance (automatic enrollment through Rocky Mountain Power bills with an opt-out and a new fee for those who stay enrolled); setting May 19 hearings on indefinite closures of 7200 West and 200 South; and reappointing Kathryn Floor to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee.
April 7, 2026 · City Council work session
Wilmington Avenue partial street vacation
Discussed
Staff presented a petition to vacate about 775 square feet of public right-of-way on Wilmington Avenue between a property's lines and the sidewalk; the sidewalk would not be affected and the area would join the adjacent property. The Planning Commission recommended approval, but the city Engineering department opposed it, citing concerns about future benefits. The applicant described the property's construction history and said a decision on sale or forfeiture of the vacated land was pending.
- Area: about 775 sq. ft.
- Council District 7
- Timeline: hearing Apr. 21; tentative action May 5
April 21, 2026 · City Council
Wilmington Avenue partial street vacation
Approved · 5-0
The council held a public hearing on vacating about 775 square feet of public right-of-way on Wilmington Avenue between a property's current lines and the sidewalk; the sidewalk is not affected. The property owner's trustees spoke in favor, and one said it would allow a fence to be built. Council Member Young thanked the applicants and policy analyst Brian Fullmer for helping find a resolution. The council adopted Ordinance 16 of 2026 without requiring the applicant to buy the vacated land from the city.
- Area: about 775 square feet
- Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00990
- Council District 7