Article L2243-3 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
At the end of a period of three months from the completion of the publicity measures and notifications provided for in Article L. 2243-2, the mayor shall draw up a final report stating that the plot of land is in a state of manifest abandonment; this report shall be made available to the public. The mayor refers the matter to the municipal council, which decides whether to declare the parcel…