Ordinances-2017-394 - Zoning Code Amendment - Section 16

2. Storage of materials that may inhibit growth. No person shall deposit, place, store or maintain upon any street or public place any stone bricks and concrete or other material which may impede the free passage of water air and fertilizer to the roots of any trees or plant materials growing therein except upon approval of the city. 3. Public utility installations. All permits issued for the installation of public utilities that affect public trees or public plant materials shall first be approved by the city. A public utility may be issued a permit to treat trim or remove any tree or plant material on any street or public place. K. Interference with City Staff. No person shall interfere with the city staff in carrying out the duties of this section. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. However, all current landscaping regulations in the City of Tiffin zoning ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. 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. On the 17th day of January 2017, at a regular/special meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2017-394, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. Nays: None. Five members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2017-394 was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record. On the 7th day of February 2017, at a regular/special meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Kahler introduced Ordinance No. 2017-394, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Ryan. Ayes: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Kahler Nayes: None. Four members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2017-394, was read the second time and discussed and placed on record.