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History

Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. June 27, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-167 adopted: Stoner moved and Slaymeer seconded for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1990-167 document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Ord. 1990-167 · 1990s
  2. 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
  3. July 11, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-168 adopted document 4808 · meeting · Ord. 1990-168 · 1990s
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. September 12, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-169 adopted: Stoner then moved and Brown seconded for final adoption of this ordinance document 4809 · meeting · Ord. 1990-169 · 1990s
  7. 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
  8. October 10, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-170 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 73 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Establishing Rates for Service, Charges for the Collection of Garbage and Providing for the Collection of Garbage Within the City of Tiffin by Contract with One or More Private Collectors document 4810 · Ord. 1990-170 · 1990s
  9. January 9, 1991 Ordinance Ordinance 1991-171 adopted: Repealing and Enacting in Lieu Thereof Ordinance No. 165 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Prescribing the Amount of Payment to Elected Officials for the Performance of Their Duties document 4811 · Ord. 1991-171 · 1990s
  10. 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
  11. May 8, 1991 Ordinance Ordinance 1991-172 adopted: 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 · Ord. 1991-172 · 1990s
  12. 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
  13. October 23, 1991 Ordinance Ordinance 1991-173 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1979-81, Subdivision Regulations for the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4813 · Ord. 1991-173 · 1990s
  14. January 13, 1992 Ordinance Ordinance 1993-176 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, (as Renumbered by Ordinance 1984-126) by Changing the Lot Size Requirement of Property Zoned in R-1 (single Family, Residential) document 4816 · Ord. 1993-176 · 1990s
  15. 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
  16. February 12, 1992 Ordinance Ordinance 1992-174 adopted: 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 · Ord. 1992-174 · 1990s
  17. 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
  18. September 9, 1992 Ordinance Ordinance 1992-175 adopted document 4815 · Ord. 1992-175 · 1990s
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. March 10, 1993 Ordinance Ordinance 1993-177 adopted document 4817 · Ord. 1993-177 · 1990s
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. August 11, 1993 Ordinance Ordinance 1993-178 adopted: 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 · Ord. 1993-178 · 1990s
  25. 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
  26. September 8, 1993 Ordinance Ordinance 1993-179 adopted: 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 4820 · Ord. 1993-179 · 1990s
  27. 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
  28. October 13, 1993 Ordinance Ordinance 1993-180 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4822 · Ord. 1993-180 · 1990s
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. December 8, 1993 Ordinance Ordinance 1993-181 adopted: Amending Ord. 147 to Establish Building Permit Fees document 4823 · Ord. 1993-181 · 1990s
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. March 9, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-182 adopted document 4824 · Ord. 1994-182 · 1990s
  35. 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
  36. April 13, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-184 adopted document 4825 · Ord. 1994-184 · 1990s
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. May 11, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-185 adopted document 4826 · Ord. 1994-185 · 1990s
  40. May 11, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-186 adopted: 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 · Ord. 1994-186 · 1990s
  41. June 6, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-187 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 183-115 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4828 · Ord. 1994-187 · 1990s
  42. 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
  43. July 13, 1994 Figure The sewer rental charge was 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
  44. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee within the city limits at $12.00 for the first 2,000 gallons.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $12.00”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-188 · 1990s
  45. July 13, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-188 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 62 and Repealing Ordinance No. 139 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa; Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4829 · Ord. 1994-188 · 1990s
  46. July 13, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-189 adopted document 4830 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s
  47. August 10, 1994 Decision The council passed an ordinance excluding plastic within the water distribution system for hot water and under building foundations for plumbing, drainage, waste and vent systems.
    “by excluding the use of plastic within the water distribution system for hot water and to exclude the use of plastic in ground under the foundation of any building for plumbing, drainage, waste and vent systems (DWV).”
    document 4831, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-190 · 1990s
  48. August 10, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-190 adopted: Amending the Ordinance No. 1987-145 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4831 · Ord. 1994-190 · 1990s
  49. September 1, 1994 Figure The 1994 sewer ordinance set a monthly charge of not less than $10.00 for each user within the city limits and not less than $15.00 for each user outside the city limits.
    “but not monthly less than $ 10. 00 for each user within the City Limits nor less than 15. 00 for each user outside of the City Limits of Tiffin.”
    document 4830, p. 1 · 1990s
  50. March 8, 1995 Decision The council approved a nonexclusive cable television franchise agreement with Galaxy Telecom, Inc.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ATTACHED CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH GALAXY TELECOM, INC., WHICH GRANTS A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 5166, p. 1 · Res. 1995-7 · 1990s
  51. April 26, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance invoking Iowa Code Section 354.9 to review subdivision plats within two miles of the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 354.9.”
    document 4833, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-192 · 1990s
  52. April 26, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-192 adopted: Providing for Extraterritorial Review of Subdivision Plats Within Two Miles of the City of Tiffin Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 354.9 document 4833 · Ord. 1995-192 · 1990s
  53. July 12, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance zoning Lots 1 and 2 of Gracehill Estates Subdivision R-1.
    “D. Lots 1 and 2, shall be zoned R-1.”
    document 4834, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-193 · 1990s
  54. July 12, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance amending an ordinance to decrease the number of members allowed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and to let it meet as often as it determines necessary.
    “by decreasing the number of members allowed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and to add the power to meet as often as the commission determines necessary as allowed under Iowa Code Section 414.6.”
    document 4836, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-195 · 1990s
  55. July 12, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance zoning Lots 1 through 30 of Tiffin-East Subdivision.
    “to provide for the appropriate zoning of Lots 1 through 30, Tiffin-East Subdivision, Tiffin, Iowa, and to comply with the provisions of Resolution No. 1994-12”
    document 4837, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-196 · 1990s
  56. July 12, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-193 adopted document 4834 · Ord. 1995-193 · 1990s
  57. July 12, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-194 adopted document 4835 · Ord. 1995-194 · 1990s
  58. July 12, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-195 adopted: Amending the Ordinance No. 1963-53 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4836 · Ord. 1995-195 · 1990s
  59. July 12, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-196 adopted document 4837 · Ord. 1995-196 · 1990s
  60. August 9, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance zoning Lots 1 through 99 of Songbird Estates Subdivision R-1.
    “Lots 1 through 99, shall be zoned R-1.”
    document 4839, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-198 · 1990s
  61. August 9, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-198 adopted document 4839 · Ord. 1995-198 · 1990s
  62. October 11, 1995 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1995-199, fire safety regulations requiring newly constructed structures to be substantially completed before occupancy.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1995-199 FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: SECTION 1: PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the public health and welfare by providing for appropriate fire safety and prevention requirements for buildings within the City.”
    document 4840, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-199 · 1990s
  63. October 11, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-199 adopted document 4840 · Ord. 1995-199 · 1990s
  64. October 11, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-200 adopted document 4841 · Ord. 1995-200 · 1990s
  65. October 11, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-203 adopted document 4846 · Ord. 1995-203 · 1990s
  66. December 13, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance prohibiting privately owned wells inside the city where a city water main abuts the property line.
    “Privately owned and maintained wells inside the City are prohibited if a City water main abuts the property line by either right of way or easement.”
    document 4845, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-202 · 1990s
  67. December 13, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance providing for the division of taxes on property in the 1995 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 1995 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA”
    document 4843, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-201 · 1990s
  68. December 13, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-201 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 1995 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4844 · Ord. 1995-201 · 1990s
  69. December 13, 1995 Ordinance Ordinance 1995-202 adopted document 4845 · Ord. 1995-202 · 1990s
  70. 1996 Decision The archive holds Zoning an ordinance, a comprehensive zoning ordinance repealing the 1979 zoning ordinance and its amendments; the copy prints no adoption date.
    “This is an Ordinance amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance which became effective in the year 1979 by repealing said Ordinance and all subsequent amendments thereto, and enacting this Ordinance in lieu thereof to establish comprehensive zoning regulations for the City of Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 4847, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-204 · 1990s
  71. May 6, 1996 Discussion A planner's schedule dated for May 1996 listed approval of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and a new Zoning Map for the City Council regular meeting of Wednesday May 13, 1996.
    “Wednesday May 13, 1996 City Council Regular Meeting NOTE ➡ 7:00 P.M. Open Meetings - Roll Call - Approval of Minutes ▪ Regular meeting items, including: - approval of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances - approval of new Zoning Map”
    document 4294, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  72. August 14, 1996 Decision The council passed an amendment to Ordinance No. 1996-204 regarding R3 zones to allow zero lot line structures on separate adjoining lots and single-family residences with 50 foot front yard widths.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1996-204 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA REGARDING R3 ZONES TO ALLOW FOR ZERO LOT LINE STRUCTURES ON SEPARATE ADJOINING LOTS AND TO ALLOW FOR R3 ZONE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES WITH 50 FOOT FRONT YARD WIDTHS”
    document 4850, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-207 · 1990s
  73. August 14, 1996 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1996-208 vacating the city's interest in a portion of Stephans Street, as platted in Tiffin East.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1996-208 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF STEPHANS STREET”
    document 4851, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-208 · 1990s
  74. August 14, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-206 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1996-204 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4849 · Ord. 1996-206 · 1990s
  75. August 14, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-207 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1996-204 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Regarding R3 Zones to Allow for Zero Lot Line Structures on Separate Adjoining Lots and to Allow for R3 Zone Single-family Residences with 50 Foot Front Yard Widths document 4850 · Ord. 1996-207 · 1990s
  76. August 14, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-208 adopted: Vacating a Portion of Stephans Street document 4851 · Ord. 1996-208 · 1990s
  77. October 9, 1996 Decision The council passed an ordinance making abutting property owners responsible for maintaining sidewalks outside the lot lines and inside the curb lines.
    “Abutting property owners shall be responsible for maintaining any sidewalks outside the lot and property lines and inside the curb lines or traveled portion of the public street.”
    document 4852, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-209 · 1990s
  78. October 9, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-209 adopted: Providing Regulations for Sidewalks Regarding Construction, Repair, Maintenance, and Responsibility document 4852 · Ord. 1996-209 · 1990s
  79. December 11, 1996 Decision The council passed an ordinance making apartments on the second floor of buildings a permitted principal use in C-2 commercial zones.
    “to include apartments on the second floor of buildings as a permitted principal use in C-2”
    document 4853, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-210 · 1990s
  80. December 11, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-210 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1996-204 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Regarding Apartments on the Second Floor of Buildings in C2 Commercial Zones document 4853 · Ord. 1996-210 · 1990s
  81. January 8, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing plastic within water distribution systems for manufactured homes.
    “BY ALLOWING THE USE OF PLASTIC WITHIN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES.”
    document 4856, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-212 · 1990s
  82. January 8, 1997 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1997-211 rezoning Lot 19, Reeves Addition, Part II, from R3 to C2.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1997-211 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE NO. 1996-204 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO REZONE LOT 19, REEVES ADDITION, PART II, TIFFIN, IOWA, FROM R3 CLASSIFICATION TO C2 CLASSIFICATION.”
    document 4855, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-211 · 1990s
  83. January 8, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-211 adopted document 4855 · Ord. 1997-211 · 1990s
  84. January 8, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-212 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1987-145 (cabo Adoption for One- & Two- Family Dwellings) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Allowing the Use of Plastic Within Water Distribution Systems for Manufactured Homes document 4856 · Ord. 1997-212 · 1990s
  85. April 9, 1997 Discussion The fire chief asked that house numbers be required on all residences for safety purposes, and citizens were to be reminded to post house numbers.
    “Fire Chief Tom Bigelow was present to request that house numbers be required on all residences for safety purposes”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · Tom Bigelow · 1990s
  86. May 14, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-213 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 57 and Ordinance No. 138 and No. 189 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa; Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4857 · meeting · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  87. June 11, 1997 History note Ordinance No. 1997-214: Tiffin adopts the Uniform Building Code
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 145 AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY AND ADOPTING ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4858, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-214 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  88. June 11, 1997 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $15.00 for the first 1,000 gallons and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons above that.
    “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $15.00. b.) All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  89. June 11, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 145 and adopting the Uniform Building Code for all new construction.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 145 AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY AND ADOPTING ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4858, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-214 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  90. June 11, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-214 adopted: Repealing Ordinance No. 145 and Adopting the Uniform Building Code for All New Construction in the City and Adopting Additional Fire Safety Provisions for the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4858 · Ord. 1997-214 · 1990s
  91. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 set the minimum monthly sewer fee for each metered user outside the city limits at $22.50 for the first 1,000 gallons.
    “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $22.50.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  92. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 charged all metered use above 1,000 gallons per month in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  93. July 1, 1997 Figure The sewer usage rate of $2.75 per 1,000 gallons as printed in 1997 is about $5.80 per 1,000 gallons in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  94. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 charged sewer used over 1,000 gallons per month outside the city limits at $4.13 per 1,000 gallons.
    “All sewer used over 1,000 gallons per month for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, shall be charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $4.13 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  95. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance enacting a municipal culvert policy for the installation or replacement of culverts in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A MUNICIPAL CULVERT POLICY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT OR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CULVERT WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN”
    document 4860, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-216 · 1990s
  96. July 9, 1997 Decision Ordinance 215 of 1997 amended the city Ordinance No. 1 regarding the custody and use of the town seal.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the City of Tiffin Ordinance No. 1 regarding the custody and defining the use of the town seal.”
    document 4859, p. 1 · Ord. 215 · 1990s
  97. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance re-establishing the sewer district and providing a user charge system to fund the operation, maintenance and replacement of the city's wastewater treatment works, because the city would construct a new wastewater treatment works.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will construct a new wastewater treatment works and must pay for the operation, maintenance, and replacement and all other expenses”
    document 4861, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-217 · project · 1990s
  98. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set the inside-city usage rate at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons for water used above the first 1,000.
    “$2.75/Per 1,000 Gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  99. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set outside-city user rates of $22.50 minimum monthly for the first 1,000 gallons and $4.125 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
    “User Rates Outside City Limits: $22.50 minimum monthly charge for 1st 1,000 gallons of water used $4.125 per 1,000 gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  100. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set inside-city user rates of $15.00 minimum monthly charge for the first 1,000 gallons of water used and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
    “User Rates Within City Limits: $15.00/Minimum Monthly Charge for 1st 1,000 gallons of water used $2.75/Per 1,000 Gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s

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