Ordinances-2013-328

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2013-328 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, CHAPTER 136, SIDEWALK REGULATIONS; TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF TIME PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE TO REMOVE SNOW, ICE, AND ACCUMULATIONS FROM SIDEWALKS UNDER 136.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, AND ACCUMULATIONS. BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section I. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 136.03, Code of Ordinances, to change the amount of time property owners have to remove snow, ice, and accumulations from sidewalks from within a reasonable time to within 48 hours after cessation of such accumulation. Section II. Amendment: Section 136.03 of Chapter 136 is hereby replaced with the following: CHAPTER 136 SIDEWALK REGULATIONS 136.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, AND ACCUMULATIONS. It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice, and accumulations from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice, or accumulations within 48 hours after cessation of such accumulation, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section V. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law.