17.12.090 Hearing – Decision.
At the time of the hearing on the vacation, or at such time as the same may be continued by the city council, the matter shall be considered and those desiring to speak on the vacation shall be heard. Following the hearing, the council shall determine whether to grant the petition and/or proceed with the vacation. Such determination shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the following criteria:
A. Whether a change of use or vacation of the described portion shall better serve the public good; or
B. Whether the street, alley or portion thereof is no longer required for public use; or
C. Whether the use thereof as a public way is of such public benefit as not to justify the cost of maintenance; or
D. Whether the substitution of a new and different way would be more useful to the public; or
E. Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater use or need than presently exists; and
F. Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private property (exclusive of petitioners) abutting the same. (Ord. 1633 § 1, 1996).