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A. Owner. The term “owner of an interest in real estate” means and includes the owners of fee title, and contract vendees.

B. Sufficiency of Signature. For the purpose of determining the sufficiency of signatures of “owners of private property” on the petition, or consent to vacate, the following rules shall govern:

1. The signature of an owner, as determined by the records of the county comptroller shall be sufficient without the signature of his or her spouse.

2. In the case of mortgaged property, the signature of the mortgagor shall be sufficient.

3. In the case of property subject to a contract of purchase, the signatures of the contractor vendor and vendee shall be required.

4. In the case of ownership by a corporation, the signature of any officer authorized by the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors shall be sufficient when evidenced by an excerpt of the said bylaws or said resolution, certified by the secretary of said corporation, granting such authority.

5. In the case of property owned by the estate of a decedent or incompetent, the signature of the duly qualified administrator or executor or guardian shall be equivalent to the signature of the owner of the property. (Ord. 4654 § 57, 1994. Formerly 20.30L.110.)