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Ordinances-1998-218
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Text read by the vision model; check the PDF for anything that matters.such event, the City will pay the subdivider the difference in cost of pipe and installation between the larger sewer and the diameter of sewer reasonable to meet the foreseeable needs of the area.
2) The City's inability to efficiently collect or treat waste water may be grounds for rejection of a proposed subdivision. A proportional fee may be requested by the City, from the subdivider, to pay for the necessary upgrades in the sewer system.
3) The sewer system improvements shall, upon inspection, approval and acceptance by the City, become the property of the City.
4) The subdivider must provide evidence of construction permits from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources prior to approval of the final plat.
C) Storm Sewer System: The subdivider of land being platted shall install and construct a storm sewer system adequate to serve the area, including anticipated extension of use to serve additional areas. The Storm Sewer System shall be constructed in compliance with the City of Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards:
1) The storm water drainage system shall be separated and independent of any sanitary sewer system. The acceptable standard for sizing storm sewers is to be a five-year, 24 hour storm event.
2) Under some circumstances the City may require, as a condition for approval of the plat, installation of a storm sewer system that is larger than necessary to meet the needs of the platted area, but necessary to complete the City storm
Sources
- laserfiche: Ordinances-1998-218 (Ordinances-1998-218.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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