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

CHAPTER 158 SUDAS in material costs for mains larger than 12-inches, required for the future needs of the City, may be approved by Council Action.” F. 1B-1F. “Jurisdictional Permit” permit shall mean Building Permit except as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation. G. 1B-1H. Replace the last sentence of the first paragraph with the following: Refer to City of Tiffin Ordinance 2012-313 for maintenance responsibilities. H. 1D-1 A. 3. Add the following paragraph: “Copies of the plans submitted by the Project Engineer to the City for review by the Jurisdictional Engineer shall be full-size (24”x 36”. The minimum full-size sheet dimensions are 22”X34”. Copies of plans for bidding may be scalable half-size (11”X17”).” I. 1E-1 B. 6. Add the following statement: “The duration of the maintenance bond is three years for all projects involving public improvements.” J. 1F-1 A. Add the following paragraph: “As-built documentation shall be required in the form of a physical set of paper plans, PDF format, and in AutoCAD DWG format document. Drawings shall include horizontal and vertical locations of sewer services, hydrants, valves, fittings, and water services with ties to the property pins as well as any modifications to the plans made during construction.” 2. Chapter 2 Stormwater. A. 2C-3 H. 2. Add the following section: “7. Other Jurisdictional Requirements. Castings shall be non-rocking, self-sealing, and meet SUDAS specifications. The words “STORM SEWER” shall be cast into the lid. Chimney seals are not required for storm sewer. Concrete spacers or metal shims shall be the only materials utilized to adjust frame elevations. Grout must be used to bond and seal frames to adjusting spacers. All manholes shall be marked with two metal fence posts to remain in place until landscaping is complete. In developments, the posts shall remain in place until landscaping has been completed by the lot owner.” B. 2D-1 B. 2. Add the following subparagraphs: “d. Drainage way easements for overland flow shall be sufficient to contain the 100-year flow and as a minimum shall include the bottom width and side slopes of the drainage way and any necessary overbank areas.” C. 2D-1 D. 4. c. Add the following statement: “Where velocities in a pipe greater than 15 feet per second are calculated, special provisions shall be made to protect against CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1358 -