Ordinances

The story

The written history of this theme is in preparation. Its timeline below is assembled by rule from the history notes, the checked research and the registers.

Timeline

1. March 6, 1928 Decision The council passed and approved the ordinance prescribing and fixing the town seal on 6 March 1928 and the mayor signed it on 7 March.

   “was passed and approved by the council this 6 day of March 1928, and signed by the mayor this 7 day of March.”

   document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
2. March 7, 1928 Decision The seal ordinance was authenticated on 7 March 1928 over a signature block for the mayor and the clerk.

   “was authenticated this 7 day of March 1928. C. M. Wolfe Mayor Mary E. Hudliski Clerk.”

   document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
3. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 2 puts the town seal in the custody of the mayor, to be attached by him to all warrants drawn on the treasurer and to transcripts, orders or certificates that need authentication.

   “SECTION 2. The town seal shall be in the custody of the mayor and attached by him to all warrants drawn on the treasurer, and to all transcripts, orders or certificates which it may be necessary or proper to authenticate.”

   document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
4. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 1 describes the town seal as circular, with the words Tiffin, Iowa in the center and the words Town Seal around the margin.

   “SECTION 1. The town seal shall be a seal circular in form, in the center of which shall be the words, "Tiffin, Iowa", and around the margin the words, "Town Seal"”

   document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
5. March 7, 1928 Decision The document that prescribes and fixes the town seal is headed Ordinance No. 1.

   “TOWN SEAL. Ordinance No.1”

   document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
6. March 7, 1928 Decision The seal ordinance was published on 7 March 1928 by posting copies in three public places, two of which were the mayor's office and the post office.

   “was published on the 7th day of March, 1928, by posting copies thereof in three public places within the limits, two of which places were the mayor's office and the post office.”

   document 4708, p. 2 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
7. August 22, 1956 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 22 August 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control.

   “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”

   document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
8. December 7, 1960 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 7 December 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits.

   “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”

   document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
9. May 2, 1962 Decision The council appointed a Tiffin Health Officer, citing page 10, Section 5 of the Tiffin Town Ordinance and sections 137.1-137.5 of the Code of Iowa 1958.

   “was appointed Tiffin Health Officer/ (Tiffin Town Ordinance, page 10, Section 5, and Code of Iowa 1958, 137.1-137.5).”

   document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
10. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council discussed updating the local town ordinances and proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning go on the June agenda.

    “The problem of up-dating local town ordinances was discussed, and it was proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning be placed on the agenda for the June meeting.”

    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council discussed the problem of updating local town ordinances and proposed placing model ordinances on building codes and zoning on the June agenda.

    “The problem of up-dating local town ordinances was discussed, and it was proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning be placed on the agenda for the June meeting.”

    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
12. July 12, 1962 Discussion The minutes record that removing trees killed by Dutch elm disease costs at least as much as a sanitation program, and that tree ordinances would have to be worked up.

    “it costs you at least as much to take out the dead trees killed by Dutch elm disease as it does to have a sanitation program.”

    document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
13. October 3, 1962 Discussion Two councilmen agreed to review sample ordinances on housing and utilities.

    “Ted and Wayne agreed to criticize and review sample ordinances on housing and utilities.”

    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
14. November 7, 1962 Discussion A council member agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes to help in updating Tiffin's codes.

    “Wayne agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes for help in up-dating Tiffin codes.”

    document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
15. December 5, 1962 Discussion The council was told the county offices had no codes to copy, discussed model codes from a book the mayor obtained, and noted that an ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be made up ahead of the others.

    “The mayor obtained a book of model codes with explanations from the Institute of Public Affairs and some of these codes were discussed. An ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first one made up”

    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
16. December 5, 1962 Discussion The council discussed that an ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first of the model codes drawn up.

    “An ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first one made up, with the wording changed in order to have a little flexibility on the number of members.”

    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
17. January 9, 1963 Decision At a special meeting the council passed an ordinance restricting certain districts to residential, school, church and similar purposes, with the three-reading rule dispensed with.

    “The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of January, 1963.”

    document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
18. February 6, 1963 Discussion A representative of Powers & Associates presented the council and townspeople with advantages and reasons for zoning.

    “Zoning. Mr. Maynard of Powers & Associates presented to the Council and several interested townspeople some advantages to the town and reasons for zoning.”

    document 3357, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
19. March 19, 1963 Milestone Ordinance No. 53 created a seven-member planning and zoning commission with five-year terms and no pay except expenses.

    “There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin”

    document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s
20. March 19, 1963 Decision An ordinance created a town planning and zoning commission composed of seven residents of the town.

    “SECTION 1. Planning and zoning commission created. There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience”

    document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s
21. April 3, 1963 Decision The council waived the 1963 dog license fee for owners who brought a veterinary receipt for a rabies vaccination held at the firehouse.

    “Bill moved, Bob seconded the motion that the dog license fee be waived for 1963 if the owner brings the veterinary receipt.”

    document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
22. July 3, 1963 Decision The council resolved that trees with Dutch Elm Disease be removed within ten days of notification, with town removal and the cost added to property taxes otherwise.

    “Be it resolved that trees designated as having Dutch Elm Disease be removed from private and town property within a period of ten days from notification, unless appeal is made.”

    document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
23. July 3, 1963 Decision The council accepted an applicant for a Class C liquor licence for the Lark, and moved to issue a beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.

    “Liquor permit application for the Lark was discussed.”

    document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
24. September 4, 1963 Decision The council added to local Ordinance #28 a ban on parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits, matching the existing north-side ban.

    “that an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits.”

    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
25. September 4, 1963 Decision The council moved to add to local Ordinance #28, which prohibited parking on the north side of Marengo Road, a ban on parking on the south side within the town limits.

    “an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits. Carried.”

    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
26. December 9, 1963 Decision The council recommended not passing the Highway Commission ordinance restricting accesses, because it restricted further commercial development in the town.

    “(a) That it restricts any further development of commercial property within the Town.”

    document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
27. March 18, 1964 Discussion The mayor was told the Highway Commission now had the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway and that an earlier council had given up access rights by ordinance.

    “The last legislature amended the Code so that the Highway Commission now has the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway.”

    document 3342, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
28. April 21, 1964 Neighbors The council moved to go on Daylight Saving Time to coincide with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

    “Wayne moved, Bob seconded the motion to go on Daylight Saving Time to coincide with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Carried.”

    document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
29. May 20, 1964 Discussion The financing adviser suggested a fee of at least $100 for anyone who did not hook up by the time construction passed their property line.

    “A fee should be set (suggested to be at least $100) to be paid by anyone who does not hook up by the time the construction goes by their property line.”

    document 3336, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
30. June 3, 1964 Neighbors The council passed Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6, with the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51 already in effect, as the Highway Commission required.

    “The Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6 was passed, since this contains the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51, already in effect.”

    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 54 · 1960s
31. June 3, 1964 Figure Ordinance No. 54 set speed limits on Highway 6 of 45 mph at the west end, 25 mph through the middle of town and 45 mph at the east end, and prohibited parking along the highway within town.

    “45 miles per hour from Station 156+88 to Station 160+00 25 miles per hour from Station 160+00 to Station 175+00 45 miles per hour from Station 175+00 to Station 177+70.0”

    document 4710, p. 2 · Ord. 54 · 1960s
32. July 1, 1964 Decision A short July 1964 meeting renewed cigarette permits, renewed a Class C liquor licence for a restaurant and lounge, and issued a Class B beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.

    “Motion by Stratton seconded by Sprung that Class B Permit (Beer) be issued to Tiffin Inn. MC.”

    document 3334, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
33. October 7, 1964 Decision The council set the sewer permit fee at $20.00, with a $5.00 discount if paid before 1 November 1964, to pay sewer expenses until rentals could be received.

    “It was agreed to set the fee for a Sewer Permit at $20.00, with $5.00 discount if paid before November 1, 1964”

    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
34. November 3, 1964 History note The council agrees the town needs a housing ordinance

    “Housing Ordinance: Proposed housing ordinances were discussed, with the agreement that there is a real need for a good one as soon as possible.”

    document 3322, p. 2 · history note · 1960s
35. November 3, 1964 Decision The council decided to set the sewer tap-on fee at $250.00, to be reviewed each January, and to require all residences and businesses to connect by 1 September 1965.

    “it was decided to set the tap-on fee for $250.00 at the present time, to be reviewed at the regular January meeting of each year.”

    document 3322, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
36. November 17, 1964 History note The League of Municipalities recommends the Uniform Building Code

    “League of Municipalities recommends that uniform building code originated at Pacific Coast conference be adopted. It is a code that is nation-wide and can be adopted in part just like the State Housing Code.”

    document 3322, p. 2 · history note · 1960s
37. November 17, 1964 Decision Ordinance No. 55 required owners of residences and businesses within the drainage area to connect to the public sewer by 1 September 1965 and set a $20.00 permit fee.

    “Such connections of all existing residences and business establishments shall be completed by September 1, 1965.”

    document 4711, p. 2 · Ord. 55 · 1960s
38. November 17, 1964 Milestone On 17 November 1964 the council passed Ordinance No. 55 regulating connections with the municipal sanitary sewer system, effective that date, with the three-readings rule dispensed with.

    “The ordinance shall be effective this date, November 17, 1964.”

    document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 55 · 1960s
39. December 2, 1964 Discussion The council discussed that state rules allowed two trailers to a lot but the housing ordinance could stipulate only one.

    “at the current time there can be two trailers to a lot, if we want to stipulate only one trailer to a lot in the ordinance, we can.”

    document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
40. January 6, 1965 History note Ordinance No. 56: Tiffin's first housing ordinance

    “Ordinance #56, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF TIFFIN, IOWA. Bill Verry made the motion to pass this ordinance, effective today.”

    document 3319, p. 1 · Ord. 56 · history note · 1960s
41. March 3, 1965 Decision The council resolved that sewer rentals would accrue from 1 April 1965, be due monthly from 1 May, with overdue charges after the 15th at 5%.

    “rentals will accrue from the 1st of April, will be due on a monthly basis starting May 1, with overdue bills being charged after the 15th and each subsequent month on the basis of 5%.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
42. May 13, 1965 Figure The letter said the sewer permit was $20.00 at present and, after 1 September 1965, the ordinance stipulated $250.00 for each house sewer permit.

    “At the present time, the charge for a Sewer Permit necessary before the house sewer is put in is $20.00. However, after September 1, 1965, the Ordinance stipulates a charge of $250.00 for each house sewer permit.”

    document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
43. July 7, 1965 Report With the ordinance deadline of 1 September near, the council discussed the many properties still to connect and planned to inform owners to seek assurance their work would be done by then.

    “The problem of sewer hook-ups was discussed with Jerry Colony in order to clarify the situation of the many people who remain to be connected before the date of September 1 set by the ordinance.”

    document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
44. September 27, 1965 Decision At a special meeting the council unanimously accepted a liquor licence application and approved a beer licence for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., and took in $200.00 for the beer permit.

    “After having read and considered application for liquor license for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., Wayne moved, and Bill Bream seconded the motion to accept the application. Carried unanimously.”

    document 3309, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
45. October 6, 1965 Decision The council cancelled the Lark's beer license #1 with a refund of half the fee, and cancelled the liquor license issued 5 July 1965, a week after approving the licences for The Lark Supper Club, Inc.

    “Glenn moved, Wayne seconded the motion to cancel Beer License #1 issued to Mary K. Dahnke on May 6, 1965 and to refund one-half of the license fee paid to the Town.”

    document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
46. October 6, 1965 Milestone On 6 October 1965 the council passed Ordinance No. 57 creating a sewer district and providing for sewer rental.

    “Whereupon, the Mayor declared said ordinance duly adopted and signed his approval to said ordinance.”

    document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 57 · 1960s
47. October 6, 1965 Decision The council resolved that enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, would take effect 1 October 1966.

    “Be it resolved that the effective date for enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, shall be October 1, 1966.”

    document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
48. October 6, 1965 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve months to September 1966, reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.

    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”

    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
49. December 21, 1965 Spending On 21 December 1965 the council adopted Ordinance No. 58 issuing $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds, 98 bonds of $1,000 at 4-1/2% interest, dated 1 December 1965, with the last maturing 1 January 2002.

    “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”

    document 4713, p. 3 · Ord. 58 · 1960s
50. December 21, 1965 Figure The sewer revenue bond issue of $98,000.00 as printed in 1965 is about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”

    document 4713, p. 3 · 1960s
51. February 2, 1966 Discussion The marshal raised stray dogs; dogs were to be tied up and the announcement was to go in the paper with notice of rabies shots.

    “Dogs are to be tied up all the time and not be let run stray. DeWaine will pick them up.”

    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
52. June 1, 1966 Decision The clerk was to write everyone not connected to the sewer that the town would prosecute if they did not connect.

    “Within the next month the clerk is to send letters to all those not connected to the sewer saying we will prosecute if they do not do so in the immediate future.”

    document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
53. December 7, 1966 Discussion A councilman raised trailers in town and the mayor said he would prepare an ordinance restraining the parking of trailers.

    “Mayor Stratton said he would look in to getting an ordinance ready for the next meeting restraining the parking of trailers in town.”

    document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
54. May 3, 1967 Decision The council voted to remove abandoned cars from a lot at an expense of no more than $10.00 per car, deciding later whom to assess.

    “we remove the cars at an expense of no more that $10.00 per car and the town would pay the bill if necessary.”

    document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
55. May 3, 1967 Decision The council decided that a customer tapping on to the water main after the system is in is responsible for bringing the line to the house, for the meter deposit and for patching the street.

    “the customer is responsible for bringing the line to his house, for the meter deposit, and for patching the street etc.”

    document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
56. September 26, 1967 Decision The council approved the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.

    “A motion was made by Ted Spivey and seconded by Bill Bream to approve the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.”

    document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
57. January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor said the town should look at its building codes because the town would be growing and the codes then in force were the bare minimum.

    “Mayor O'Toole said we should take a good look at out building codes. The town will be growing and the codes we have now are the bare minimum.”

    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
58. March 6, 1968 Decision Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company presented a twenty-five-year gas franchise for first reading and said construction would depend on the installation of the water system.

    “They stated that the start of construction of this system would depend upon the installation of the water system.”

    document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
59. May 2, 1968 Report The minutes of 2 May 1968 record the gas franchise ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 59 and a special election set for 11 June 1968; the ordinance document itself is dated 17 June 1968.

    “Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59”

    document 3269, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 59 · 1960s
60. August 14, 1968 Discussion A councilman was asked about placing a trailer in town and the minutes say this was covered by Ordinance No. 56; the attorney was asked for an estimate of the cost of bringing the ordinances up to date.

    “Mr. Neuzil was asked to present an estimate of the cost of bringing our ordinances up to date.”

    document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
61. October 3, 1968 Decision A councilman moved that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance was checked or set up; all voted in favor.

    “Dale Flansburg made a motion that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance is checked into or set up.”

    document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
62. February 19, 1969 Discussion A councilman was contacted about a contract with the town for weekly trash pickup, and the clerk was to ask townspeople's opinion in a letter with the next sewer bill.

    “The Clerk will propose a letter to be sent with the next sewer bill to get the townspeople's opinion.”

    document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
63. February 22, 1969 Discussion The mayor told the attorney to draw up a trailer ordinance, noting the old building ordinance No. 56 would have to be repealed.

    “The old building ordinance, No. 56, would have to be repealed.”

    document 3255, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
64. February 25, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council adopted a new ordinance written by the attorney and moved that Ordinance #56 be rescinded.

    “Dale Flansburg moved, Ted Spivey seconded the motion that Ordinance #56 be rescinded. All in favor.”

    document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
65. February 25, 1969 Report The mayor had the clerk check whether the town has a zoning ordinance, although 1963 minutes record an ordinance restricting districts and Ordinance No. 53 creating a planning and zoning commission.

    “Mayor Bream will have the Clerk check to see if the town has a zoning ordinance.”

    document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 53 · 1960s
66. March 5, 1969 History note Ordinance No. 60 replaces No. 56 as the Building and Housing Ordinance

    “Ned Allen made a motion we accept Ordinance #60 as the Building and Housing Ordinance for Tiffin.”

    document 3253, p. 1 · Ord. 60 · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
67. March 5, 1969 Decision The council adopted Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks and courts with the third reading waived, by an aye vote of all councilmen.

    “Mr. Neuzil read a new ordinance for mobile home parks, courts, etc. known as Ordinance #61.”

    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
68. March 5, 1969 Discussion The attorney discussed the need for a zoning ordinance with the town broken down into three districts, residential, industrial and business.

    “Mr. Neuzil discussed the need for a zoning ordinance. The town has to be broken down into three districts--residential, industrial, and business.”

    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
69. April 2, 1969 Decision The council voted to put a 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin because heavy truck loads were breaking up the streets.

    “Glenn Potter made a motion to put 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin.”

    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
70. April 2, 1969 Discussion The clerk was told to write to former mayor James O'Toole to see if the speed analyser the town used to have could be found, as the council thought about setting up the radar unit again.

    “The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to James O'Toole to see if we can find the speed analyser the Town used to have.”

    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
71. May 7, 1969 Discussion A petition signed by seventeen property owners opposed the sub-station near their land; the minutes note a town ordinance requiring written consent of adjoining owners for any building other than a dwelling.

    “It was pointed out there is a town ordinance stating that in order to build a building other than a dwelling they must have the written consent of the adjoining property owners.”

    document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
72. June 16, 1969 Decision The council decided the water tap-on fee would be $100, with the town installing to the lot line and the owner responsible for the rest.

    “It was decided the tap-on fee will be $100. This motion was made by Ned Allen and seconded by Fred Moore.”

    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
73. July 2, 1969 Report The minutes of March 1969 adopt Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks, while the minutes of July 1969 call the proposed water ordinance Ordinance #61.

    “Mr. Neuzil read the proposed new water ordinance which will be Ordinance #61.”

    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
74. July 2, 1969 Figure The attorney read a proposed water ordinance with rates of $6.00 for the first 3000 gallons a month, then $1.00, $.80, $.60 and $.50 per thousand gallons in successive blocks.

    “1st 3000 gal. a month $6.00 next 2000 gal. 1.00 per thousand next 5000 gal. .80 per thousand next 10,000 gal. .60 per thousand over 20,000 gal. .50 per thousand”

    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
75. August 6, 1969 Decision A motion to discontinue mowing property not owned by the town failed, with two ayes against three nays including the mayor.

    “Ned Allen made the motion to discontinue mowing all property not owned by the Town. Ted Spivey seconded it. The vote was Aye- Ned Allen and Ted Spivey. Nay- Fred Moore and Glenn Potter. Mayor Bream voted Nay.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
76. September 3, 1969 Decision The council voted to install stop signs at the corner of College and 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.

    “Ned Allen moved and Ted Spivey seconded the motion to install stop signs at the corner of College & 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.”

    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
77. September 3, 1969 Report Of 80 questionnaires on whether the town should contract with a hauler for everyone's trash, fifty-three were returned, 44 yes and 9 no, and the council decided the town could not legally accept the offer.

    “Of the 80 questionnaires sent out asking if the town should contract with Delbert Neese to haul everyone's trash fifty three were returned. 44 yes and 9 no.”

    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
78. October 1, 1969 Discussion A suit by an implement company against the town was discussed over $160 for a mower the town was going to buy in 1962; the minutes say the agreement was the town would buy it if in working order.

    “It is for $160 for a mower the Town was going to buy in 1962.”

    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
79. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 62 established water rates: a $6.00 minimum monthly bill for the first 3,000 gallons, then $1.00, $.75, $.50 and $.40 per 1,000 gallons in successive blocks.

    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”

    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
80. December 1, 1969 Figure The minimum monthly water bill of $6.00 as printed in 1969 ($/month) is about $55 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”

    document 4715, p. 1 · 1960s
81. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 63 provided meter tests free if not tested in the prior twelve months and otherwise $2.00, and a minimum $10.00 deposit for construction water.

    “otherwise a charge of two dollars ($2.00) will be made and then only if the test indicates meter accuracy within the limits of 2%.”

    document 4716, p. 2 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
82. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 63 set rules, regulations and conditions of service for the municipal waterworks, including that the town maintains the service from main to lot line and the customer from there, with five feet of minimum earth cover.

    “The minimum earth cover of the customer's service shall be five (5) feet.”

    document 4716, p. 1 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
83. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set a $100.00 connection charge for applications filed after the water system began operating, a $12.00 deposit from tenants, and a $10.00 charge on reconnecting a cut-off service.

    “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”

    document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
84. December 1, 1969 Figure The water connection charge of $100.00 as printed in 1969 is about $920 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”

    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
85. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 added a delayed payment charge of ten percent after the 10th of the month and allowed the supply to be cut off after 10 days.

    “the 10th day of the month in which it shall become due and payable, a delayed payment charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added thereto and collected therewith.”

    document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
86. January 21, 1970 Decision The minutes cite Ordinance 62, Section 3, as setting a $100 hook-on fee once the contractor lays pipe past a house.

    “In Ordinance #62, Section 3, it says that after the contractor goes and lays the pipe past a person's house then the hook on fee is $100.”

    document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 62 · 1970s
87. June 3, 1970 Decision The minutes record that Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in town.

    “He was told Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in Town.”

    document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1970s
88. August 13, 1970 Discussion Points discussed at a meeting included why a zoning commission was never established.

    “and why a zoning commission was never established.”

    document 3217, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
89. March 3, 1971 Decision The first reading was given of an amendment to Ordinance 52 to include an area where multiple-family dwellings, trailers and trailer courts may be established.

    “The first reading was given of an Amendment to Ordinance #52, "An Ordinance Restricting Certain Districts to Residential, School, Church and Similar Purposes Only, and Providing Penalties for Violations."”

    document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 52 · 1970s
90. April 5, 1972 Decision An ordinance given its first reading establishes a minimum monthly water rate for each family or living unit.

    “The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a minimum monthly water rate for each family or residential or dwelling or living unit located on any premises in Tiffin, Iowa.”

    document 4667, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 67 · 1970s
91. August 1, 1973 Decision The council heard the first reading of "Ordinance No. 68" adopting a charter embodying the form of government on August 1, 1973.

    “Glenn Potter moved to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 68, said ordinance adopting a charter for the City of Tiffin, Iowa, embodying the existing form of government on August 1, 1973.”

    document 4641, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
92. August 8, 1973 Decision The council adopted a resolution electing to act under the Home Rule Act.

    “Glenn Potter moved to adopt a resolution electing to act under and be subject to certain divisions and parts of divisions of the city code of Iowa known as the Home Rule Act, Chapter 1088 of the acts of the 64th Iowa General Assembly (1972).”

    document 4640, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
93. January 8, 1975 Spending The ordinance (printed as No. 68 in the register) authorized the issuance of $31,000 in sewer bonds and the levy of taxes to pay them.

    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”

    document 4717, p. 1 · Ord. 68 · 1970s
94. January 8, 1975 Figure $31,000.00 as printed in 1975 is about $190,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”

    document 4717, p. 1 · 1970s
95. July 2, 1975 Decision The minutes record a decision that a new ordinance was needed to participate in the Federal flood-zone insurance program.

    “It was decided that a new ordinance is needed to participate in the Federal flood-zone insurance program.”

    document 4603, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
96. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter provides for five councilmen elected at large for two-year terms and a mayor elected for two years.

    “The council consists of five (5) councilmen elected at large, for terms of two (2) years. SECTION 6. Term of Mayor. The mayor is elected for a term of two (2) years.”

    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
97. August 13, 1975 Decision The charter ordinance states the form of government is Mayor-Council.

    “The form of government of City of Tiffin, Iowa, is the Mayor-Council form of government.”

    document 4719, p. 1 · Ord. 69 · 1970s
98. August 13, 1975 Decision The minutes record a motion to create the office of Clerk-Treasurer as Ordinance #71.

    “Smith made the motion to create the office of City Clerk-Treasurer and naming the duties of the office as Ordinance #71.”

    document 4600, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 71 · Judy Smith · 1970s
99. August 13, 1975 Decision Ordinance #70 set official posting places for notices and ordinances at City Hall and three businesses.

    “Smith moved to read Ordinance #70 establishing official posting places to publish and place notices and ordinances at Tiffin City Hall, Frank's Service, Inc., Slim's Tavern and Plansburg's Hardware.”

    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 70 · 1970s
100. August 14, 1975 Decision The signed document creating the office of City Clerk-Treasurer is headed Ordinance No. 74.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 74 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK - TREASURER AND NAMING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.”

     document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
101. August 14, 1975 Decision The ordinance sets the Clerk-Treasurer as appointed by the council at the first January meeting after a regular city election for a two-year term.

     “There is hereby created the office of City Clerk-Treasurer to be appointed by the city council at the first meeting of January following a regular city election for a two-year term commencing on that date”

     document 4720, p. 1 · Ord. 71 · 1970s
102. December 10, 1975 Decision An ordinance amending the water ordinance set a $25.00 charge for reconnecting water service after nonpayment and allowed a $100.00 deposit.

     “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service and the connections will not be made until after all delinquent bills and other charges, if any, owed by the customer to the municipality, have been paid. The City may also require a deposit of $100.00 at the time of reconnection.”

     document 4721, p. 1 · Ord. 72 · 1970s
103. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance has the city provide weekly garbage collection to each dwelling unit by contract with private collectors.

     “The City shall provide garbage collection once each week for each dwelling unit located within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin by contract with one or more private garbage collectors.”

     document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
104. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance reduces the rate on their homestead by one-half for landowners over age sixty-two.

     “For those individual landowners of the City of Tiffin who are over the age of sixty-two, the rate on their homestead shall be reduced by one-half, upon application being made to the City at the City Hall”

     document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
105. June 8, 1977 Decision A resolution authorized stop signs at Second & Grant, Third & Summerhays, Railroad & Grant, Third & Main and Third & College.

     “Morgan moved to pass a resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at the following intersections; in Tiffin, Iowa: Second & Grant Third & Summerhays Railroad & Grant Third & Main Third & College”

     document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1970s
106. March 8, 1978 Decision The council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the city water system.

     “Council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the City water system.”

     document 4534, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
107. April 10, 1978 Decision Ordinance 75 directs the water department to install equipment adding fluoride to the public water supply in continuous and controlled amounts.

     “The (Water Department) of the City of Tiffin, Iowa is directed to install said equipment and to operate the same for the addition and supplementing of fluoride in continuous and controlled amounts to the public water supply of the City of Tiffin, Iowa,”

     document 4723, p. 2 · Ord. 75 · 1970s
108. May 10, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved adoption of Ordinance 75-1978 authorizing fluoridation of the public water supply.

     “Sheridan motioned, Potter seconded for adoption of Ordinance 75-1978, authorizing fluoridation of public water supply”

     document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 75 · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
109. May 24, 1978 Decision The telephone franchise ordinance granted General Telephone Company of the Midwest a franchise for twenty-five years from its effective date.

     “is hereby granted a franchise for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the effective date of this ordinance”

     document 4724, p. 1 · Ord. 76 · 1970s
110. June 28, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution calling an election on August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station on granting a 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co.

     “Morgan moved to introduce a resolution calling for election to be held August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station for the purpose of granting 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co. for telephone service.”

     document 4529, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 76 · Tom Morgan · 1970s
111. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas on the public streets, waived the second and third readings and passed it.

     “Ordinance 1978-77, an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read. Sheridan moved to waive the reading second and third times. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan made the motion to pass ordinance 1978-77. Madden seconded and motion carried unanimously.”

     document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 77 · 1970s
112. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting actions against the public order, waived the second and third readings and passed it.

     “Ordinance 1978-79, public order: an ordinance prohibiting actions against the public order and prescribing penalties therefor was read. Madden moved to waive the second and third readings of ordinance 1978-79, Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan motioned to pass ordinance 1978-79”

     document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 79 · 1970s
113. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance regulating the use of streets by vehicles with penalties for violations, waived the second and third readings and passed it.

     “Ordinance 1978-78, an ordinance regulating the use of the streets, alleys, highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations, was read. A motion to waive the second and third readings was made by Madden, seconded by Sheridan and carried unanimously. Morgan moved to pass ordinance 1978-78”

     document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 78 · 1970s
114. August 5, 1978 Decision The traffic ordinance is titled an ordinance regulating the use of streets, alleys and highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations.

     “TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS BY VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS AND DESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS”

     document 4728, p. 1 · Ord. 78 · 1970s
115. September 20, 1978 Decision At a special session to appoint a zoning commission, a councilmember moved to appoint six named persons and a seventh member to be filled by the council.

     “Stratton made motion to appoint the following persons to the zoning commission: B. Bream; D. Flansburg; M. Herdliska; W. Stratton, R. Janssen; Bev Birtcher and a seventh member to be filled by Council.”

     document 4522, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Dale Flansburg · Mary Ann Herdliska · Wayne Stratton · Roger Janssen · Beverly Birtcher · Janis Stratton · 1970s
116. January 10, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for the control of dogs and for the impounding and keeping of animals.

     “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF DOGS AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, AND ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE IMPOUNDING AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

     document 4730, p. 1 · Ord. 80 · 1970s
117. March 14, 1979 Decision A public hearing notice stated an ordinance enacting a zoning plan was on file with a map of proposed zoning districts adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

     “there is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa an Ordinance enacting a zoning plan for the City of Tiffin. There is also on file a map of the City of Tiffin showing proposed zoning districts as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.”

     document 4512, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
118. May 9, 1979 Decision The mayor declared the subdivision ordinance duly passed and adopted on the 9th day of May.

     “The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of May, 1979.”

     document 4731, p. 17 · Ord. 81 · 1970s
119. May 9, 1979 Decision The subdivision ordinance enacts regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of them.

     “The purpose of this Ordinance is to enact regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of the city limits”

     document 4731, p. 1 · Ord. 81 · 1970s
120. September 12, 1979 Decision The zoning ordinance was passed by the council on the 12 day of September.

     “Passed by the Council on the 12 day of September, 1979.”

     document 4732, p. 7 · Ord. 83 · 1970s
121. September 12, 1979 Decision The zoning ordinance regulates the location, construction and use of buildings and structures and the use of land, dividing the city into districts.

     “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, AND FOR SAID PURPOSES DIVIDING THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.”

     document 4732, p. 1 · Ord. 83 · 1970s
122. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for the impoundment of motor vehicles parked on real property without the owner's consent.

     “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED UPON REAL PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN.”

     document 4733, p. 1 · Ord. 84 · 1970s
123. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for licensing and regulating peddlers.

     “AN ORDINANCE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PEDDLERS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

     document 4734, p. 1 · Ord. 85 · 1970s
124. April 23, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-86 provided rules and regulations for the movement and control of traffic on the public streets and alleys.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-86 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

     document 4735, p. 1 · Ord. 86 · 1980s
125. July 11, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-93 was the City of Tiffin Mobile Home Park Ordinance.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-93 CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE.”

     document 4739, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 93 · 1980s
126. July 11, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-92 required that weeds and noxious growths be destroyed, with notice, destruction by the city, and assessment of the costs to the property if the owner fails to comply.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-92 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTHS BE DESTROYED; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO DESTROY OR CUT; PROVIDING FOR SUCH DESTRUCTION BY THE CITY”

     document 4738, p. 1 · Ord. 92 · 1980s
127. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council discussed structural additions to the ice cream store building, and the attorney advised that each alteration of a structure requires blueprints, council approval and a building permit.

     “Council discussed structural additions made to Schneider's ice cream store building. Attorney Hoefer advised Council that each alteration or change made to a structure requires blueprints, Council approval and building permit.”

     document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
128. April 8, 1981 Decision Ordinance 1981-97 revoked Ordinance 1980-91, the ordinance on abandoned and junk motor vehicles.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1981-97 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-91 (AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONED AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY LEFT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS”

     document 4745, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 97 · 1980s
129. August 12, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write to the ice cream store's owner that he was in violation of the zoning ordinance and to put a hard surface on his driveway.

     “Motion Spivey second Rohret to instruct Attorney Hoefer to write letter to John Schneider concerning his Ice Cream Store and to inform him that he is in violation of Ordinance 1979-83, Zoning Ordinance, and to give him a minimal amount of time to comply with the ordinance and put a hard surface on his driveway.”

     document 4476, p. 4 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
130. November 11, 1981 Decision Ordinance 1981-104 provided for cleaning sidewalks and removing snow and ice and assessing the expense against the abutting property.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1981-104 CLEANING SIDEWALKS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLEANING OF SIDEWALKS AND REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND OTHER ACCUMULATIONS AND ASSESSING THE EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY.”

     document 4744, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 104 · 1980s
131. May 12, 1982 Landmark The council gave the city attorney authority to begin proceedings for an injunction on June 1, 1982 restraining the owner from operating the Ice Cream Store if the parking lot and driveway were not paved.

     “to give city attorney authority to begin proceedings to issue an injunction on June 1, 1982 restraining John Schneider from operating the Ice Cream Store if parking lot and driveway are not paved according to Ordinance No. 1979-83.”

     document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
132. May 12, 1982 Decision The council directed that Ordinance Nos. 20 and 22 be amended and that Ordinance Nos. 14, 25, 26 and 94, and section 10 of No. 79, be repealed.

     “Council discussed items in City Code and gave the following directives: Amend Ordinance Nos. 20 and 22, Repeal Ordinance Nos. 14, 25, 26, 94 and section 10 of no. 79.”

     document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
133. July 19, 1982 Decision Ordinance 1982-105 adopted the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1982-105 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE”

     document 4748, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 105 · 1980s
134. July 19, 1982 Decision The agenda lists Ordinance No. 20 as Explosives and Oils and Ordinance No. 22 as Moving Buildings.

     “(1) Amend ordinance no. 20 Explosives and Oils (2) Amend ordinance no. 22 Moving Buildings”

     document 4457, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
135. August 11, 1982 Decision An ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, printed as No. 1982-197, adopted the revised ordinances as the 1982 Municipal Code.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1982-197 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4750, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 107 · 1980s
136. August 11, 1982 Decision The ordinance adopting the code lists an Ordinance No. 41, Town Seal, among the ordinances saved from repeal.

     “SECTION V. The following ordinances are specifically saved from repeal: Ordinance No. 41 Town Seal Ordinance No. 53 Planning and Zoning Commission”

     document 4750, p. 1 · Ord. 107 · 1980s
137. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”

     document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
138. March 14, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-110 set council pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting and $10.00 for each special meeting, beginning January 1, 1984.

     “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”

     document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
139. March 14, 1983 Decision The same ordinance provided that the Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually.

     “The Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”

     document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
140. May 11, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-111 amended the zoning ordinance by creating a new A2 zone and regulating the uses allowed there.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-111 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83, THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATING A NEW A2 ZONE AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USES ALLOWED THEREIN.”

     document 4754, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 111 · 1980s
141. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-114 adopted Chapter 45 of the Iowa Code as the method for conducting Tiffin elections.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-114 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 45 OF THE IOWA CODE AS THE METHOD FOR CONDUCTING TIFFIN ELECTIONS.”

     document 4757, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 114 · 1980s
142. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-113 amended the water ordinance to eliminate payment of a water deposit.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62 RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAYMENT OF A WATER DEPOSIT.”

     document 4756, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 113 · 1980s
143. October 12, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-116 repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M1 industrial zone use classification.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-116 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”

     document 4759, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 116 · 1980s
144. November 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-117 changed council terms from two years to four years, with the majority of highest vote-getters elected to four-year terms, the remainder to two-year terms, and ties settled by lot.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69 BY CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND PROVIDING STAGGERED TERMS.”

     document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 117 · 1980s
145. November 14, 1983 Decision The printed ordinance on four-year council terms states it takes effect after approval by the registered electors at a special election held for that purpose.

     “after its approval by the registered electors of the City of Tiffin at a Special Election held for the purpose of approving this Ordinance.”

     document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
146. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage collection charge at $9.60 per quarter for each dwelling unit, effective June 1, 1984.

     “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter”

     document 4763, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 121 · 1980s
147. August 8, 1984 Discussion The attorney stated that Tiffin could adopt the state's uniform building code; a council member said the city lacked the means of inspecting and enforcing it.

     “Attorney stated that Tiffin could adopt the state's uniform building code. Don't know if addresses issue of manufactured homes. Spivey: Don't have means of inspecting and enforcing it.”

     document 4401, p. 6 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1980s
148. October 10, 1984 Decision Ordinance 1984-125 regulated dangerous and vicious animals within the city.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1984-125 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4767, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 125 · 1980s
149. April 10, 1985 Figure Resolution 1985-5 set the annual animal license fee at $2.00 per animal.

     “Mayor Potter declared that Resolution No. 1985-5 duly passed and adopted. Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal.”

     document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1985-005 · 1980s
150. April 10, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-128 again repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-128 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”

     document 4770, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 128 · 1980s
151. May 8, 1985 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1983-132 added a late fee of ten percent of the water fee.

     “a late fee shall be added thereto in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the water fee”

     document 4773, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 132 · 1980s
152. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.

     “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation. In addition, the m”

     document 4775, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 134 · 1980s
153. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-133 established a Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of planning and directing the playgrounds and parks of the city.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND DIRECTING THE PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
154. November 13, 1985 Decision A resolution adopted the canvass of the October 22, 1985 special election and authorized final publication of Ordinance No. 1985-135, the Iowa Electric franchise ordinance.

     “RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1985-135”

     document 4378, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 135 · 1980s
155. May 14, 1986 Decision Ordinance 1986-137 amended Ordinance 90 by repealing Section VIII on the abatement of nuisances in emergency.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1986-137 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90 BY REPEALING SECTION VIII THEREIN AND INSERTING THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES IN EMERGENCY.”

     document 4778, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 137 · 1980s
156. July 9, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-138 set the sewer rental charge at $10.00 per month for each single dwelling unit, effective September 1, 1986.

     “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”

     document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 138 · 1980s
157. August 13, 1986 Figure The same ordinance charged water in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000.

     “charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000”

     document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
158. August 13, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-139 set the minimum monthly water fee at $9.50, effective October 1, 1986.

     “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”

     document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
159. October 8, 1986 Decision An ordinance printed as No. 1985-140 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land at a deep well site, reciting that the site had received preliminary approval.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-140 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND”

     document 4781, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 140 · 1980s
160. June 10, 1987 Decision Ordinance 1987-144 adopted the Iowa State Building Code for Tiffin.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1987-144 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IOWA-STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4785, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 144 · 1980s
161. July 8, 1987 Decision The agenda listed amending the ordinance adopting the state building code, appointing a councilmember as building official, and appointing a building inspector.

     “AMENDING ORDINANCE ADOPTING STATE BUILDING CODE h. Appoint councilmember as building official i. Appoint building inspector”

     document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
162. August 12, 1987 History note Ordinance No. 145: the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code

     “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IOWA-STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4785, p. 1 · Ord. 145 · history note · 1980s
163. August 12, 1987 Decision Ordinance 1987-145 adopted the C.A.B.O. One and Two Family Dwelling Code and repealed the Iowa State Building Code for Tiffin.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1987-145 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE C.A.B.O. ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE, AND REPEALING THE IOWA STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4786, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 145 · 1980s
164. June 8, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-150 granted Rugger Cablevision a non-exclusive franchise for cable television services in Tiffin for a period of fifteen years.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-150 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RUGGER CABLEVISION A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4791, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 150 · 1980s
165. July 13, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-152 required an approved drainage plan to obtain a building permit.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-152 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIFFIN MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING AN APPROVED DRAINAGE PLAN TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT”

     document 4793, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 152 · 1980s
166. August 10, 1988 Report The code's list of ordinances indexed Park Commission as 133, Elected Officials as 134, Electric Franchise as 135, Well Site as 140, Gracehill to R-1 as 141, C.A.O.B. Building Code as 145 and Cable Franchise as 150.

     “133 Create Park Comm. 134 Elected Officials 135 Electric Franchise 136 Animal Licenses 137 Open Burning 138 Sewer Rates 139 Water Rates 140 Well Site 141 Gracehill to R-1 142 Animal Fees 143 Bldg Permit Penalties 145 C.A.O.B. Bldg Code 146 Bldg Permit Requirements 147 Bldg Permit Fees 148 Main to R-2 149 Cable Regulations 150 Cable Franchise”

     document 4794, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
167. August 10, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-154 regulated the performance of contracts affecting public property or directly affecting the public within the city limits.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-154 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS AFFECTING PUBLIC PROPERTY OR DIRECTLY AFFECTING THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4795, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 154 · 1980s
168. August 10, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-153 adopted the revised ordinances as the 1988 Municipal Code.

     “ORDINAN 1988-153 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

     document 4794, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 153 · 1980s
169. October 12, 1988 Decision Ordinance 155 amended the cable ordinance regarding the proper party awarded the cable television franchise.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 155 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 150 REGARDING THE PROPER PARTY AWARDED THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE.”

     document 4796, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 155 · 1980s
170. June 14, 1989 Decision Ordinance 1989-158 a third time repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.

     “ORDINANCE 1989-158 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION”

     document 4799, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 158 · 1980s
171. July 12, 1989 Decision Ordinance 1989-160 vacated the alley located in Block 2 of the Original Town of Tiffin.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1989-160 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TIFFIN”

     document 4801, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 160 · 1980s
172. August 9, 1989 Landmark The mayor reported he had asked that construction of a porch at Grandpa's Grocery at 221 Marengo Road stop because no building permit had been applied for.

     “Mayor reported that he called Louis Voparil and asked that he stop construction of the porch at Grandpa's Grocery at 221 Marengo Road because he did not apply for a building permit”

     document 4319, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
173. January 10, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and clerk to agree to provide water service to the Iowa Department of Transportation rest areas on Interstate 80 for one dollar and other valuable consideration.

     “to allow the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, wherein in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the City of Tiffin would provide water service to the north and south rest areas on Interstate 80”

     document 4803, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
174. May 9, 1990 Decision In compliance with new state regulations, yard waste had to be picked up in biodegradable sacks furnished by Iowa City Cleanup and Transfer at a cost of $1.25 per sack.

     “biodegradable sacks furnished by Iowa City Cleanup and Transfer at a cost of $1.25 per sack, to be sold through one of the businesses in Tiffin.”

     document 4309, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
175. June 13, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance governing the collection and disposal of yard wastes and providing penalties for violations.

     “AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTES; TO DEFINE CERTAIN WASTE NOT SUBJECT TO COLLECTION; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR WASTE COLLECTION ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4807, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-166 · 1990s
176. June 27, 1990 Discussion The city attorney told the council that without a flood plain ordinance no federal grants or loans would be available to flood victims.

     “if the council is not sure they want to pass the ordinance, there will not be any federal relief available to the flood victims, either grants or loans.”

     document 4303, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
177. June 27, 1990 Disaster The council adopted Ordinance No. 1990-167, a flood plain management ordinance, by unanimous roll call.

     “Stoner moved and Slaymeer seconded for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1990-167. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter declared A FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE duly passed and adopted.”

     document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Ord. 1990-167 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
178. June 27, 1990 Disaster The council passed Resolution No. 1990-5 enacting flood plain management and control measures, by unanimous roll call.

     “A RESOLUTION ENACTING ADOPTED FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES was introduced by Brown and seconded by Slaymaker. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter declared Resolution No. 1990-5 duly passed and adopted.”

     document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 1990-5 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
179. July 11, 1990 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1990-168, a flood plain development ordinance supplementing an ordinance.

     “Ordinance No. 1990-168 FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”

     document 4808, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-168 · 1990s
180. September 12, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance changing the use regulation of certain property from R-1 (single-family residential) to R-3 (multi-family residential).

     “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-81 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)”

     document 4809, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-169 · 1990s
181. September 12, 1990 Decision The council unanimously approved a one-year beer garden permit for Slim's Saloon.

     “of Slim's Saloon for a beer garden permit for a period of one-year. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously.”

     document 4300, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
182. October 10, 1990 Figure an ordinance set the garbage charge at $4.20 per month for each dwelling unit, effective December 1, 1990, with $2.10 per month for those over sixty-two who qualify.

     “Effective December 1, 1990, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $4.20 per month or $2.10 per month for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for half price service.”

     document 4810, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-170 · 1990s
183. May 8, 1991 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1991-172 changing certain property from R-1 (single-family residential) to C-1 (commercial).

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1991-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-81 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL)”

     document 4812, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-172 · 1990s
184. October 23, 1991 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1991-173 amending the subdivision regulations of Ordinance No. 1979-81.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1991-173 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-81, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4813, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-173 · 1990s
185. February 12, 1992 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1992-174 adding a penalty section to the peddlers licensing ordinance.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1992-174 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-85, OF THE TIFFIN MUNICIPAL CODE, AN ORDINANCE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PEDDLERS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY ADDING SECTION XIV.”

     document 4814, p. 1 · Ord. 1992-174 · 1990s
186. September 9, 1992 Decision an ordinance made public parks and playgrounds available between 7 A.M. and 10 P.M. daily and made use between 10 P.M. and 7 A.M. unlawful.

     “All public parks and playgrounds operated by the City of Tiffin shall be available for public use between the hours of 7 A.M. and 10 P.M. daily. It shall be unlawful to use the parks between the hours of 10 P.M. and 7 A.M.”

     document 4815, p. 1 · Ord. 1992-175 · 1990s
187. January 13, 1993 Decision an ordinance amended the R-1 lot size requirement; the standard lot minimum was 90 ft x 140 ft = 12,600 sq. ft.

     “Standard lot size minimum: 90 ft x 140 ft = 12,600 sq. ft.”

     document 4816, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-176 · 1990s
188. March 10, 1993 Decision an ordinance, granting Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company a twenty-five year gas franchise, was adopted by the council on March 10, 1993.

     “ordinance was adopted and approved by the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa on March 10, 1993, was approved by a majority of the electors of the City of Tiffin, Iowa voting at a special election called for that purpose and held in the City of Tiffin, Iowa on May 18, 1993”

     document 4817, p. 5 · Ord. 1993-177 · 1990s
189. May 18, 1993 Decision A special city election on the gas franchise to Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company was ordered for May 18, 1993, from noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening.

     “That a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Tiffin, Iowa on the 18th day of May, 1993, from 12:00 o'clock Noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening”

     document 5160, p. 4 · Res. 1993-8 · 1990s
190. August 11, 1993 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1993-178 changing certain property from R-1 Residential to R-3 Multifamily.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1993-178 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO R-3 MULTIFAMILY”

     document 4818, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-178 · 1990s
191. September 8, 1993 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1993-179 establishing a building code for structures other than one and two family dwellings, applying the Iowa State Building Code.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1993-179 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BUILDING CODE FOR STRUCTURES AND PREMISES OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, OTHER STRUCTURES GOVERNED BY THE C.A.B.O. ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1987-145.”

     document 4819, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-179 · 1990s
192. October 13, 1993 Milestone The urban renewal plan for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area was approved by council resolution on October 13, 1993; the division-of-taxes ordinance followed.

     “such area having been identified in the Urban Renewal Plan approved by the City Council by resolution adopted on October 13, 1993”

     document 4822, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-180 · 1990s
193. December 8, 1993 Decision The council passed a resolution establishing building permit and inspection fees for Tiffin.

     “A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR TIFFIN, IOWA”

     document 5162, p. 1 · Res. 1993-26 · 1990s
194. December 8, 1993 Decision The council passed an ordinance, which provided that building permit fee rates be set from time to time by resolution of the council.

     “Rates for building permit fees shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Tiffin.”

     document 4823, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-181 · 1990s
195. 1994 Decision The archive holds Ordinance #1994-191, an ordinance to establish provisions to grant franchises for community antenna television systems; the copy prints no adoption date.

     “ORDINANCE #1994-191 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS TO GRANT FRANCHISES FOR COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SUCH SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA”

     document 4832, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-191 · 1990s
196. March 9, 1994 Decision The council passed an ordinance zoning and rezoning lands in the Johnston-Potterfield Subdivision inside the city.

     “AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ZONING AND REZONING OF LANDS CONTAINED IN THE JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD SUBDIVISION INSIDE THE CITY”

     document 4824, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-182 · 1990s
197. April 13, 1994 Decision An ordinance set the maximum speed on the highway (Marengo Road) at 25 miles per hour on the highway from 500 feet west of Roberts Ferry Road to 300 feet east of Main Street.

     “B. 25 miles per hour from 500 feet west of Robert's Ferry Road to 300 feet east of Main Street”

     document 4825, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-184 · 1990s
198. May 11, 1994 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1994-185, an amended flood plain management ordinance.

     “Whereupon the Mayor declared that Ordinance No. 1994-185 be adopted and signified his approval of the same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the Council on the 11th day of May, 1994”

     document 4826, p. 21 · Ord. 1994-185 · 1990s
199. May 11, 1994 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1994-186 providing for zero-lot line development within two-family and multiple-family residential districts.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1994-186 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83, AS AMENDED, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY PROVIDING FOR ZERO-LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT.”

     document 4827, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-186 · 1990s
200. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance made the monthly sewer rental charge one-half of the water user fee, not less than $10 a month.

     “The monthly sewer rental charge shall be equal to one- half 50%) of the water user fee for each metered user, but not monthly less than $ 10. 00”

     document 4830, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s

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