§ 52.06 Natural Areas

1. Designation. The owner or person in possession or control of any property within the City limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, may apply to have such land or portion thereof designated as a natural or conservation area. Prior to designating such area, the Tiffin City Council shall consider the following factors: grade or incline of said tract, the difficulty to control or maintain said tract, whether said tract is being maintained as either a soil erosion control area or a conservation area.

2. Natural or Conservation Area. Natural or conservation areas asdesignated by the Tiffin City Council, need not be mowed and shall be left in their natural state, except that noxious weeds shall be removed or controlled.

3. Public Ways. Sidewalk or other public ways that lie adjacent to or extend through a natural or conservation area must be open and free from any obstructions to pedestrians or vehicular traffic.