Decisions
Traffic and street-use designations
The City Code leaves many street-by-street rules to the council: stop signs and no-parking zones (traffic control devices, Chapter 61), the streets snowmobiles, ATVs and off-road utility vehicles may use (§§ 75.04–75.05), weight embargoes (§ 66.01) — set by resolution — and special speed zones, which § 63.04 says are adopted by ordinance. Each designation below shows where it applies, what it sets as printed, when, the instrument, and whether a later one at the same place replaced it.
Unofficial register compiled from the resolutions, ordinances and the 2010 Code in this archive. "Current" means no later designation at the same place is in the archive; signs on the street, a resolution the archive does not hold, or an Iowa DOT order (Highway 6) may differ. The City of Tiffin's records govern.
By street
32 streets and places
- Bailey Way 1
- Blue Jay Court 6 (4 current)
- Brown Street 2
- Buck Street 1
- Creekside Drive 1
- Croell Avenue 5
- Dakota Avenue 2 (1 current)
- Deer View Avenue 1
- Doe Avenue 1
- Dogwood Lane 1
- East Greenfield Drive 1
- East Second Street 2
- Elderberry Street 1
- Fawn Avenue 2 (1 current)
- Goldfinch Avenue 1
- Goldfinch Drive 1
- Highway 6 6 (3 current)
- Ireland Avenue 4 (3 current)
- Jackson Street 1
- Jasper Avenue 4
- Lilac Street 1
- Nightingale Drive 1
- North Park Road 2 (1 current)
- Oakdale Boulevard 2
- Park Road 2 (1 current)
- Potter Street 2
- Railroad Street 1
- Redbird Run 1
- Roberts Ferry Road 5 (4 current)
- Rolling Hills Drive 1
- Third Street 1
- Citywide 6
Speed limits
City Code: § 63.04. Special speed zones are adopted by ordinance (§ 63.04); speed limits on Highway 6 are the Iowa DOT's.
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Boulevard, from North Park Road to Roberts Ferry Road | 30 mphas printed“On Oakdale Boulevard, from North Park Road to Roberts Ferry Road” p. 2 |
Nov 6, 2024 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2024-516 · copy | Current |
| Roberts Ferry Road, southbound, from Clear Creek Bridge to 340th Street | 35 mphas printed“On Roberts Ferry Road southbound from the Clear Creek Bridge to 340th Street” p. 2 |
Apr 3, 2024 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2024-510 · copy | Current |
| Roberts Ferry Road, from Interstate 80 to existing posted 25 miles per hour speed limit sign | 35 mphas printed“On Roberts Ferry Road from the exit ramp of Interstate I-80 westbound, north to the existing posted 25 miles per hour speed limit sign which is 15 feet south of the south entrance to the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park” p. 2 |
Apr 3, 2024 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2024-510 · copy | Current |
| Highway 6 | as recommended by the Iowa DOT (not printed in the resolution)as printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to accept the speed limit recommendations of the Iowa Department of Transportation.” p. 1 Highway 6 (Marengo Road) is a primary road: its speed limits are set by the Iowa Department of Transportation (City Code § 63.04 ¶ 5); the resolution accepts or requests the DOT's change. |
Feb 2, 2021 | Res. 2021-009 · copy | Current replaces Res. 2016-026 (inferred) |
| North Park Road, from Oakdale Boulevard to Forevergreen Road | 35 mphas printed“On North Park Road from Oakdale Boulevard to Forevergreen Road” p. 2 |
Nov 20, 2019 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2019-462 · copy | Current |
| Ireland Avenue, from Interstate 80 to existing posted 25 miles per hour speed limit sign | 35 mphas printed“On Ireland Avenue from the exit ramp of Interstate I-80 west bound, north to the existing posted 25 miles per hour speed limit sign which is 15 feet south of the south entrance to the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park” p. 2 |
Jul 18, 2018 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2018-439 · copy | Superseded — by Ord. 2024-510 (a later instrument names it, or sets the section out without it) |
| Highway 6 | as recommended by the Iowa DOT (not printed in the resolution)as printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to accept the speed limit recommendations of the Iowa Department of Transportation.” p. 1 Highway 6 (Marengo Road) is a primary road: its speed limits are set by the Iowa Department of Transportation (City Code § 63.04 ¶ 5); the resolution accepts or requests the DOT's change. |
Apr 19, 2016 | Res. 2016-026 · copy | Superseded — by Res. 2021-009 (as recommended by the Iowa DOT (not printed in the resolution)) (inferred: a later designation of the same kind at the same place) replaces Res. 2013-187 (inferred) |
| Park Road, from Forevergreen Road to 340th Street | 35 mph (25 mph in the school zone) (was 45 mph (25 mph in the school zone))as printed“On Park Road, from Forevergreen Road southerly to 340th Street SW, except the designated School District zone along Park Road, which will have a speed zone of 25 miles per hour” p. 1 |
Jun 10, 2015 | Ord. 2015-375 · copy | Current |
| Highway 6 | reduced (speed not printed here)as printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to approve accepting the IA DOT proposed speed limit reductions on Highway 6.” p. 1 Highway 6 (Marengo Road) is a primary road: its speed limits are set by the Iowa Department of Transportation (City Code § 63.04 ¶ 5); the resolution accepts or requests the DOT's change. |
Oct 9, 2013 | Res. 2013-187 · copy | Superseded — by Res. 2016-026 (as recommended by the Iowa DOT (not printed in the resolution)) (inferred: a later designation of the same kind at the same place) replaces Res. 2013-116 (inferred) |
| Highway 6, from Jasper Avenue to Half Moon | 35 mph (25 mph in school zones)as printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to approve the City Administrator to move forward with the IA DOT to reduce the speed limit on Highway 6 to 35 MPH and to 25 MPH in school zones.” p. 1 Highway 6 (Marengo Road) is a primary road: its speed limits are set by the Iowa Department of Transportation (City Code § 63.04 ¶ 5); the resolution accepts or requests the DOT's change. |
Jun 12, 2013 | Res. 2013-116 · copy | Superseded — by Res. 2013-187 (reduced (speed not printed here)) (inferred: a later designation of the same kind at the same place) |
| Roberts Ferry Road, from Goldfinch Drive to Oakdale Boulevard and the northern corporate boundary | 25 mphas printed“2. On Roberts Ferry Rd, from the intersection of Goldfinch Dr. northerly to the intersection of Oakdale Blvd. and the northern corporate boundary of the City of Tiffin.” p. 1 |
Jun 22, 2012 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2012-311 · copy | Current replaces 2010 Code (inferred) |
| Park Road, from Forevergreen Road to 340th Street | 45 mph (25 mph in the school zone)as printed“On Park Road, from Forevergreen Road southerly to 340th Street SW, except the designated School District zone along Park Road, which will have a speed zone of 25 miles per hour” p. 1 |
Aug 11, 2010 (in the 2010 Code (in force August 11, 2010); when it was first set is unknown) | 2010 Code § 63.04 · copy | Superseded — by Ord. 2015-375 (a later instrument names it, or sets the section out without it) |
| Roberts Ferry Road | 25 mphas printed“On Roberts Ferry Road” p. 1 |
Aug 11, 2010 (in the 2010 Code (in force August 11, 2010); when it was first set is unknown) | 2010 Code § 63.04 · copy | Superseded — by Ord. 2012-311 (25 mph) (inferred: a later designation of the same kind at the same place) |
| All alleys in the city | 10 mphas printed“A speed in excess of 10 miles per hour is unlawful on all alleys within the City” p. 1 |
Aug 11, 2010 (in the 2010 Code (in force August 11, 2010); when it was first set is unknown) | 2010 Code § 63.04 · copy | Current |
| Jasper Avenue, from about 300 feet south of 3232 Jasper Avenue to 340th Street | 45 mph | Feb 10, 2010 | Res. 2010-007 · copy | Current |
| Jasper Avenue, from Highway 6 to about 300 feet south of 3232 Jasper Avenue | 35 mph | Feb 10, 2010 | Res. 2010-007 · copy | Current |
| Ireland Avenue, from south of Clear Creek Bridge to 340th Street | 45 mphas printed“BE IT RESOLVED, BY The City of Tiffin, Iowa, that the current said study may suggest that speed limit may safely be raised to 45 MPH on Ireland Avenue from south of Clear Creek Bridge southerly to 340th St. in both directions.” p. 1 |
Dec 21, 2009 | Res. 2009-051 · copy | Current Adopted before 2010, when the archive's resolutions are sparse: a later change may not be in the archive. |
| Places not read from the ordinance text | —as printed“an ordinance passing speed limits; Now Therefore:” p. 1 |
Jun 3, 1964 | Ord. 1964-054 · copy | Repealed — repealed by the 2010 Code of Ordinances (Ord 2010-300 § 3 repealed every ordinance not saved from repeal) (an ordinance before the 2010 Code, repealed by Ord 2010-300) |
Stop signs
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Drive at Potter Street | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the placement of additional stop signs at the intersection of Goldfinch Drive and Potter Street.” p. 1 |
Sep 19, 2023 | Res. 2023-065 · copy | Current |
| Dogwood Lane at Croell Avenue | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the placement of additional stop signs at the intersection of Dogwood Lane and Croell Avenue.” p. 1 |
Aug 8, 2023 | Res. 2023-058 · copy | Current |
| Redbird Run at Nightingale Drive | stop signs removedas printed“A Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Stop Signs at Redbird Run and Nightingale Drive” p. 1 |
Jun 15, 2021 | Res. 2021-047 · copy | Current A removal: nothing is in force here from this instrument. |
| Blue Jay Court at Dakota Avenue | stop signs removedas printed“A Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Stop Signs at Blue Jay Court and Fawn Avenue and Dakota Avenue” p. 1 |
Jun 1, 2021 | Res. 2021-043 · copy | Current replaces Res. 2021-038 A removal: nothing is in force here from this instrument. |
| Blue Jay Court at Fawn Avenue | stop signs removedas printed“A Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Stop Signs at Blue Jay Court and Fawn Avenue and Dakota Avenue” p. 1 |
Jun 1, 2021 | Res. 2021-043 · copy | Current replaces Res. 2021-038 A removal: nothing is in force here from this instrument. |
| Blue Jay Court at Dakota Avenue | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the placement of additional stop signs at the intersection of Blue Jay Court and Fawn Avenue, Doe Avenue and Dakota Avenue.” p. 1 |
May 18, 2021 | Res. 2021-038 · copy | Removed — by Res. 2021-043 (stop signs removed) (a later instrument names it, or sets the section out without it) |
| Blue Jay Court at Doe Avenue | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the placement of additional stop signs at the intersection of Blue Jay Court and Fawn Avenue, Doe Avenue and Dakota Avenue.” p. 1 |
May 18, 2021 | Res. 2021-038 · copy | Current |
| Blue Jay Court at Fawn Avenue | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the placement of additional stop signs at the intersection of Blue Jay Court and Fawn Avenue, Doe Avenue and Dakota Avenue.” p. 1 |
May 18, 2021 | Res. 2021-038 · copy | Removed — by Res. 2021-043 (stop signs removed) (a later instrument names it, or sets the section out without it) |
| Oakdale Boulevard at Croell Avenue | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to approve the placement of stop signs at the intersection of Oakdale Boulevard and Croell Avenue.” p. 1 |
Oct 2, 2018 | Res. 2018-097 · copy | Current |
| Deer View Avenue at Jackson Street | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to approve the placement of stop signs at the intersection of Deer View Avenue and Jackson Street.” p. 1 |
Aug 7, 2018 | Res. 2018-078 · copy | Current |
| Rolling Hills Drive at Croell Avenue | stop signsas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to approve the placement of a stop sign at the corner of Rolling Hills Drive and Croell Avenue.” p. 1 |
Oct 17, 2017 | Res. 2017-101 · copy | Current |
| Goldfinch Avenue at Croell Avenue | stop signsas printed“BE IT RESOLVED: The City Council of the City of Tiffin approves the placement of a stop sign at the corner of Goldfinch Avenue and Croell Avenue due to the completed construction of Croell Avenue.” p. 1 |
Jul 22, 2015 | Res. 2015-091 · copy | Current |
| Lilac Street at Potter Street | stop signsas printed“BE IT RESOLVED: THE City Council approves the request to place stop signs at all corners of Lilac Street and Potter Street due to Potter Park access at this intersection.” p. 1 |
Jun 24, 2015 | Res. 2015-085 · copy | Current |
| Brown Street at East Second Street | stop signs (moved from East Second Street) | Dec 8, 2010 | Res. 2010-060 · copy | Current |
| East Second Street at Brown Street | two stop signs moved off East Second Street | Dec 8, 2010 | Res. 2010-060 · copy | Current A removal: nothing is in force here from this instrument. |
| Jasper Avenue at Interstate Railroad Crossing | manual stop signs, with warning signs | Feb 10, 2010 | Res. 2010-007 · copy | Current |
No-parking zones
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenfield Drive, both sides | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on both sides of East Greenfield Drive and no parking signs shall be placed.” p. 1 |
Apr 7, 2026 | Res. 2026-025 · copy | Current |
| Creekside Drive, east side, from Oakdale Boulevard to Hillside Drive (until completion of the North Park Road project) | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on the east side of Creekside Drive from Oakdale Boulevard to Hillside Drive until the completion of the North Park Road project and no parking signs shall be placed.” p. 1 |
Apr 7, 2026 | Res. 2026-020 · copy | Current Temporary (until completion of the North Park Road project). |
| Bailey Way, both sides | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on both sides of Bailey Way and no parking signs shall be placed.” p. 1 |
Oct 15, 2024 | Res. 2024-069 · copy | Current |
| Railroad Street, north side, from Grant Street to Main Street | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on the north side of Railroad Street from Grant Street to Main Street and no parking signs shall be placed between those streets.” p. 1 |
Oct 18, 2022 | Res. 2022-089 · copy | Current |
| Elderberry Street, west side, from Tall Grass Avenue to Moon Flower Avenue | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on the west side of Elderberry Street from Tall Grass Avenue to Moon Flower Avenue and no parking signs shall be placed between those streets.” p. 1 |
Sep 20, 2022 | Res. 2022-082 · copy | Current |
| Buck Street, east side, from Jackson Street to Deer View Avenue | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on the east side of Buck Street from Jackson Street to Deer View Avenue and no parking signs shall be placed between those streets.” p. 1 |
Nov 3, 2020 | Res. 2020-087 · copy | Current |
| Blue Jay Court, south side, from 711 Blue Jay Court to 715 Blue Jay Court | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on the south side of Blue Jay Court from approximately 711 Blue Jay Court through 715 Blue Jay Court and no parking signs shall be placed between those addresses.” p. 1 |
Aug 18, 2020 | Res. 2020-066 · copy | Current |
| Citywide (a rule of the City Code) | no parkingas printed“An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.07(17), to Prohibit Parking between the Lot Line and the Curb Line” p. 1 |
Jun 3, 2020 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2020-472 · copy | Current |
| Croell Avenue, from Highway 6 to Goldfinch Avenue | no parkingas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that parking shall not be allowed on Croell Avenue from Highway 6 to Goldfinch Avenue and no parking signs shall be placed on Croell Avenue from Highway 6 to Goldfinch Avenue.” p. 1 |
Jun 2, 2020 | Res. 2020-043 · copy | Current |
| Citywide (all city parks) | no parkingas printed“Resolution to Post Park Closed Hours and Eliminate Overnight Parking in All City Parks” p. 1 |
Sep 22, 2015 | Res. 2015-105 · copy | Current |
| Jasper Avenue, both sides, from Highway 6 to the south corporate boundary | no parking | Feb 10, 2010 | Res. 2010-007 · copy | Current |
| Roberts Ferry Road | no parkingas printed“Providing for No Parking Signs on Roberts Ferry Road” p. 1 |
Nov 10, 1999 | Res. 1999-038 · minutes | Current Adopted before 2010, when the archive's resolutions are sparse: a later change may not be in the archive. |
| Places not read from the ordinance text | no parkingas printed“An Ordinance Prohibiting Parking in Restricted Areas upon the Public Streets Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa:” p. 1 |
Aug 5, 1978 | Ord. 1978-077 · copy | Repealed — repealed by the 2010 Code of Ordinances (Ord 2010-300 § 3 repealed every ordinance not saved from repeal) (an ordinance before the 2010 Code, repealed by Ord 2010-300) |
Other parking rules
City Code: § 69.04, § 69.09, § 69.10.
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citywide (a rule of the City Code) | parking ruleas printed“An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.09, Truck Parking Limited” p. 1 |
Feb 5, 2025 (publication date (an ordinance takes effect on publication)) | Ord. 2025-518 · copy | Current |
| Citywide | a scheme and map for on-street parking (the map is not in the archive)as printed“A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEME AND MAP FOR ON STREET PARKING WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN” p. 5 |
Jan 13, 1999 | Res. 1999-012 · minutes | Current Adopted before 2010, when the archive's resolutions are sparse: a later change may not be in the archive. |
| Places not read from the ordinance text | parking ruleas printed“An Ordinance Establishing Parking Regulations Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa.” p. 1 |
Nov 11, 1998 | Ord. 1998-223 · copy | Repealed — repealed by the 2010 Code of Ordinances (Ord 2010-300 § 3 repealed every ordinance not saved from repeal) (an ordinance before the 2010 Code, repealed by Ord 2010-300) |
Weight limits and embargoes
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Road, from Oakhill Elementary School driveway to north property line of Lot 1 (until July 1, 2019) | 8-ton limitas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that an embargo be authorized on a portion of North Park Road from the Oakhill Elementary School driveway to the north property line of Lot 1, Simpson First Addition until July 1, 2019.” p. 1 |
May 7, 2019 | Res. 2019-065 · copy | Expired (a temporary rule whose end date has passed) |
Snowmobile streets
City Code: § 75.04.
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Avenue | snowmobiles allowed on the right-of-way ('parking')as printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that the ‘parking’ or Right-of-Way for Highway 6 and Ireland Avenue where the snowmobile route has been designated is hereby designated for use by snowmobiles.” p. 1 |
Jan 21, 2020 | Res. 2020-007 · copy | Current |
| Highway 6 | snowmobiles allowed on the right-of-way ('parking')as printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that the ‘parking’ or Right-of-Way for Highway 6 and Ireland Avenue where the snowmobile route has been designated is hereby designated for use by snowmobiles.” p. 1 |
Jan 21, 2020 | Res. 2020-007 · copy | Current |
| Third Street | snowmobiles allowedas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that Highway 6, Ireland Avenue and Third Street are the only designated city streets for the use of snowmobiles.” p. 1 |
Dec 3, 2019 | Res. 2019-122 · copy | Current |
| Ireland Avenue | snowmobiles allowedas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that Highway 6, Ireland Avenue and Third Street are the only designated city streets for the use of snowmobiles.” p. 1 |
Dec 3, 2019 | Res. 2019-122 · copy | Current |
| Highway 6 | snowmobiles allowedas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that Highway 6, Ireland Avenue and Third Street are the only designated city streets for the use of snowmobiles.” p. 1 |
Dec 3, 2019 | Res. 2019-122 · copy | Current |
ATV and off-road utility vehicle streets
City Code: § 75.05.
| Where | Sets As printed | Effective | By | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citywide | ATVs and off-road utility vehicles allowedas printed“Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa that ATVs and Off-road utility vehicles may be operated on any city street except Marengo Road/Highway 6 as specified below: ATVs and Off-road utility vehicles shall not be operated upon a City Street which is a primary road extension through the City but shall be allowed to cross a City Street which is a primary...” p. 1 |
Aug 16, 2022 | Res. 2022-073 · copy | Current |
How it is built: every resolution whose own heading (the minutes' title when the archive has no copy) names a designation is read sentence by sentence from its resolving clauses; each sentence gives the kind, the place and what it sets. Speed zones are read from § 63.04 as each ordinance sets it out, compared with the zones before it. A later designation of the same kind at the same place is taken to replace an earlier one ("inferred") unless the later one names it; stop signs add to each other unless one removes them. Hearing dates, plans, bids, agreements and street closures for one event are left out; parses the rules cannot settle wait for a person before they are listed. JSON · built 2026-10-22
Data last updated October 22, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.