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

CHAPTER 158 SUDAS a. Sidewalk and trail widths shall be a function of Street Classification (see Section 5 for definitions of road designations), expected use, and zoning. b. Sidewalks in the public right-of-way shall be located one- foot from the property line, except in areas in which a different offset is required to match existing walks or where topographical constraints exist. c. Sidewalks that extend to the street perpendicular to the curb shall only be located at intersections, cluster mailbox locations, and designated mid-block crossings. Such perpendicular sidewalks in other locations removed for construction or maintenance activities shall not be replaced. d. Sidewalks are required on both sides of all streets, except in Industrial Zoning.” 2. Matching Existing Walks. “a. The width and location of a new sidewalk shall match the width and location of existing sidewalks in the area. However, the sidewalk width shall not be less than five feet (no tapers allowed). b. Sidewalk cross slopes may be varied through a gradual transition to match existing adjoining walks. Accessible sidewalk design is still required, Contact City Hall if existing adjoining walks vary significantly from existing standards.” 13. Chapter 13 Traffic Signals. No amendments. 14. Chapter 14 Trenchless Construction. No amendments. 15. Chapter 15 Fencing. Add the following as Chapter 15 Fencing: A. “15A-1 A. Fencing Requirements 1. At the time of approval of the final plat, the Subdivider of any subdivision which has a boundary abutting land used for agricultural purposes shall agree to be responsible for the construction and maintenance of all fences between the subdivision and all land used for agricultural purposes. A required fence shall consist of either: a. Not less than 26 inches of substantial woven wire on the bottom with three strands of barbed wire with not less than 36 barbs of at least two points to the rod on top; the top wire to be not less than 48 inches, nor more than 54 inches high; or b. Good substantial woven wire of not less than 48 inches nor more than 54 inches high, with one barbed wire of not less than 36 barbs of two points to the rod, nor more than four inches above said woven wire. These fence construction standards shall be considered the minimum standard to be required by agreements pursuant to this article. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1378 -