2019 Design Standards Amendments

Amendments to the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Design Standards Manual and Specifications Manual by the City of Tiffin Approved Date: January 2019 Introduction There are references made throughout this document to the “City Engineer”. The “City Engineer” is also referred to as the Jurisdictional Engineer throughout the SUDAS Manuals and this document. This is the engineer employed by the community; public official or engineering consultant retained by the community that functions as the local engineering authority. The SUDAS Design Standards Manual and the SUDAS Specifications Manual have been modified by the amendments contained in this document to meet the needs of the City of Tiffin. The City of Tiffin reserves the right to periodically review and update these amendments to the SUDAS Design Standards Manual and the Specifications Manual. Contact the City of Tiffin to validate these amendments before their use. When it becomes necessary or desirable to vary from the standards and amendments presented in this document, a variance may be requested by the Project Engineer to the City of Tiffin. Such a request shall be made in writing and will include: 1. The standard to be varied. 2. The proposed variation. 3. Justification for the variance. A written response will be given within thirty (30) business days of the request. Additional amendments to these standards may be requested by writing to the City of Tiffin with details and justification for an amendment. The City Engineer will meet periodically to discuss proposed amendments and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Questions regarding these design standards should be directed to: The City of Tiffin, City Administrator/Clerk 300 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 259 Tiffin, IA 52340 Tel: (319) 545-2572 Fax: (319) 545-4147 The SUDAS Design Standards Manual may be viewed and printed online at http://www.iowasudas.org/manuals/manual.cfm?manual=design The SUDAS Standard Specifications Manual may be viewed and printed online at http://www.iowasudas.org/manuals/manual.cfm?manual=specifications 1