Ordinances-1997-216

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 1997-216 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A MUNICIPAL CULVERT POLICY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT OR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CULVERT WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that it is necessary to establish a policy for the installation of any new culverts or the replacement of any culverts within its municipal boundaries. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section I. Application: Tiffin property owners must apply, in writing, for permission to install any new culverts or replace any existing culverts. Said application must be accompanied by a drawing that shows: the proposed new or replacement culvert's dimensions, including diameter and length; its location to any affected property lines; its location to the edge of any street pavements; and any other information the City Engineer or Public Work's Director may request. Applications submitted without said drawing will be automatically denied. Section III. Requirements: All new and replacement culverts: 1. Must have a minimum diameter of 12 inches 2. Must be constructed of either 2000D strength reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) or 10 gauge corrugated metal pipe (CMP). Section II. Approval. All applications for new or replacement culverts will be either approved or denied, in writing, by the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall have the right to request a larger diameter culvert, a longer culvert, or any variations in the proposed bury depth, cover material, or alignment of culverts. Section V. Installation Notification: The Public Works Director must be notified, 24 hours in advance of any installation of a culvert. The Public Works Director may, at his/her discretion, determine if an on-site inspection will be required.