12.55.060 Sufficiency of signatures.
For the purpose of determining the sufficiency of signatures of property owners on a petition for street vacation, the following rules shall govern:
(1) Where property is subject to a mortgage, the signature of the mortgagor shall be sufficient.
(2) Where property is subject to a contract of purchase, the signature of the contract vendee shall be sufficient.
(3) Where property is subject to a deed of trust, the signature of the grantor shall be sufficient.
(4) In the case of ownership by partnership or corporation, the signature of any officer authorized by the bylaws or resolution of the partners or board of directors shall be sufficient when evidenced by a copy of the section of bylaws or resolution granting such authority.
(5) Where property is subject to a long-term lease (in excess of 25 years) the signature of either the lessor or lessee shall be sufficient.
(6) In the case of property subject to a life estate, the signature of the holder of the life estate shall be sufficient.
(7) In the case of property owned by the estate of a decedent or incompetent, the signature of the duly qualified personal representative or guardian shall be sufficient. (Ord. 06-12 § 1 (Exh. 1))