Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 69 PARKING REGULATIONS 3. Wheelchair Parking Cones. No person shall use or interfere with a wheelchair parking cone in violation of the following: A. A person issued a persons with disabilities parking permit must comply with the requirements of Section 321L.2A(1) of the Code of Iowa when utilizing a wheelchair parking cone. B. A person shall not interfere with a wheelchair parking cone that is properly placed under the provisions of Section 321L.2A(1) of the Code of Iowa. 69.09 TRUCK PARKING LIMITED. No person shall park a motor truck, semi-trailer, or other motor vehicle with trailer attached in violation of the following regulations. The provisions of this section shall not apply to pick-up, light delivery, or panel delivery trucks. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236(1)) 1. Commercial and Business Districts. Excepting only when such vehicles are actually engaged in the delivery or receiving of merchandise or cargo, no person shall park or leave unattended such vehicle on any streets within a business district. When actually receiving or delivering merchandise or cargo, such vehicle shall be stopped or parked in a manner which will not interfere with traffic. 2. Residential Districts. Excepting only when such vehicles or trailers are actually engaged in construction activities and off-street parking is not available, no person shall park or leave unattended such vehicle or trailer on any streets within a residential district. When actually engaged in construction activities, such vehicle or trailer shall be stopped or parked in a manner which will not interfere with other traffic. 3. Livestock. No such vehicle or trailer containing livestock shall be parked on any street, alley, or highway for a period of time of more than 30 minutes. 4. Noise. No such vehicle or trailer shall be left standing or parked upon any street, alley, public or private parking lot, or drive of any service station between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. with the engine, auxiliary engine, air compressor, refrigerating equipment or other device in operation giving off audible sounds excepting only when in the drive of a service station when actually being serviced, and then in no event for more than 30 minutes. 69.10 SNOW EMERGENCY. 1. Automatic. A snow emergency shall automatically go into effect when snow accumulation reaches two inches. At such time as two inches of snow accumulates on City streets, a snow emergency will go into effect and the parking restrictions set forth herein shall be in effect immediately and without further notice. The City may provide additional notice of the snow emergency as it deems appropriate and necessary. 2. Declaration. In addition to the provision for automatic snow emergency set forth in Subsection 1 above, whenever the Public Works Director determines, on the basis of falling snow, sleet, freezing rain, or on the basis of a credible weather forecast, that weather conditions will make it necessary that motor vehicle traffic be expedited and that parking on City streets be prohibited or restricted for snow plowing or other purposes, the Public Works Director may declare a snow emergency by notifying the City Administrator. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 554 -