The Tahlequah City Council on Oct. 6 adopted ordinances closing small portions of public right-of-way to resolve encroachments at 807 West Choctaw and 118 West Morgan Street.

City staff presented the items as second readings and the final steps for two right-of-way closures. Staff said the closure at 807 West Choctaw resolves an encroachment and noted that, in addition to the city ordinance, the property owner must still pursue required approvals through the appropriate district authority. The 118 West Morgan closure addresses a building that extends roughly 7 feet into the public right-of-way, staff said.

Both measures passed on second reading. During roll call the council recorded affirmative votes for the ordinance items.

Staff said these actions are narrow, parcel-specific rights-of-way closures and that any necessary codification, severability and effective-date language is included in the adopted ordinances. The council did not add additional conditions to the approvals; staff retained responsibility to ensure any outside approvals or permits are completed by the property owners.