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

CHAPTER 75 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLES, AND SNOWMOBILES 3. Railroad Right-of-Way. Snowmobiles shall not be operated on an operating railroad right-of-way. A snowmobile may be driven directly across a railroad right- of-way only at an established crossing and notwithstanding any other provisions of law may, if necessary, use the improved portion of the established crossing after yielding to all oncoming traffic. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.13(1)(h)) 4. Trails. Snowmobiles shall not be operated on all-terrain vehicle trails except where so designated. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9(4)(f)) 5. Parks and Other City Land. Snowmobiles shall not be operated in any park, playground, or upon any other City-owned property without the express permission of the City. A snowmobile shall not be operated on any City land without a snow cover of at least one-tenth of one inch. 6. Operation of Snowmobiles, Sidewalk, or Parking. Snowmobiles shall not be operated upon the public sidewalk or that portion of the street located between the curb line and the sidewalk or property line commonly referred to as the “parking” or right-of-way except for purposes of crossing the same to a public street upon which operation is authorized by this chapter, except in those areas designated by resolution of the Council. 75.05 OPERATION OF ATVS AND UTVS. The operators of ATVs and UTVs shall comply with the following restrictions as to where ATVs and UTVs may be operated within the City: 1. Streets. ATVs and UTVs may be operated on roadways or highways in accordance with Section 321.234A of the Code of Iowa. A City may regulate the operation of registered ATVs and UTVs and may designate streets under the jurisdiction of the City within its corporate limits, and two-lane primary and secondary road extensions in the City, which may be used for the operation of such vehicles. In designating such streets, the City may authorize ATVs and UTVs to stop at service stations or convenience stores along a designated street. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321I.10(1 and 3)) 2. Trails. ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated on snowmobile trails except where designated. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321I.10(4)) 3. Railroad Right-of-Way. ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated on an operating railroad right-of-way. An ATV or UTV may be driven directly across a railroad right-of-way only at an established crossing and notwithstanding any other provisions of law may, if necessary, use the improved portion of the established crossing after yielding to all oncoming traffic. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321I.14(1)(h)) 4. Parks and Other City Land. ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated in any park, playground, or upon any other City-owned property without the express permission of the City. 5. Sidewalk or Parking. ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated upon the public sidewalk or that portion of the street located between the curb line and the sidewalk or property line commonly referred to as the “parking.” CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 605 -