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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. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance amending an ordinance so that the town seal is in the custody of the mayor or city clerk and used at their discretion to authenticate documents.
    “The town seal shall be in the custody of either the mayor or city clerk. It shall be used at the discretion of the mayor or city clerk to authenticate various documents from time to time.”
    document 4859, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-215 · 1990s
  2. July 9, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-215 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Town Seal document 4859 · Ord. 1997-215 · 1990s
  3. July 9, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-216 adopted: 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 · Ord. 1997-216 · 1990s
  4. July 9, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-217 adopted: Repealing Ordinance No. 57 and No. 213 and All Subsequent Amendments Thereto and Enacting This Ordinance in Lieu Thereof and Reestablishing the Sewer District and Providing for a User Charge System That Will Provide Funds Needed to Pay for the Operation and Maintenance and All Other Expenses Associated with the City's Wastewater Treatment Works document 4861 · Ord. 1997-217 · 1990s
  5. October 14, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-222 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 1998-222, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4867 · meeting · Ord. 1998-222 · 1990s
  6. 1998 Report The city fact sheet stated that the city had adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty, and had recently entered a Fringe Area Policy Agreement with Johnson County.
    “The City of Tiffin adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  7. 1998 Report The city's 1998 fact sheet stated that in 1995, 1996, and 1998 the city completed significant updates to its zoning ordinance.
    “In 1995, 1996, and 1998 the City completed significant updates to its Zoning Ordinance.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  8. May 13, 1998 Decision The council adopted Ordinance No. 1998-218, amending the subdivision ordinance.
    “Whereupon the mayor declared that Ordinance No. 1998-218, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the council on the 13th day of May, 1998”
    document 4256, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1998-218 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  9. May 13, 1998 Decision The council adopted an ordinance, a zoning ordinance regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land, dividing the land into districts and creating a Board of Adjustment.
    “an ordinance entitled: 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 SAID LANDS INTO DISTRICTS AND CREATING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT”
    document 4864, p. 11 · Ord. 1998-219 · 1990s
  10. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-205 adopted document 4848 · meeting · Ord. 1996-205 · 1990s
  11. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 218 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Walls to give a second and third reading to an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, REGARDING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, and that the laws and rules providing that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and dispensed with and that ORDINANCE #1998-218 be placed on its last reading document 4863 · meeting · Ord. 218 · 1990s
  12. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-219 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 1998-219, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4864 · meeting · Ord. 1998-219 · 1990s
  13. August 12, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-220 adopted: Motion Walls, second Kern to introduce an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, REGARDING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES (ORDINANCE # 1998-220), and moved that it be given its first reading document 4865 · meeting · Ord. 1998-220 · 1990s
  14. October 14, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance requiring noxious weeds to be cut or destroyed within five days of the date of notice to cure.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-92 TO REQUIRE CUTTING OR DESTRUCTION WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DATE OF NOTICE TO CURE.”
    document 4867, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-222 · 1990s
  15. October 14, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance reestablishing the location for posting official city notices and repealing Ordinance No. 1980-89.
    “AN ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING THE LOCATION FOR POSTING OFFICIAL CITY NOTICES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-89 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4866, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-221 · 1990s
  16. October 14, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-221 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1998-221, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4866 · meeting · Ord. 1998-221 · 1990s
  17. November 11, 1998 Decision Ordinance 1998-224 set a civil penalty of not more than $200 per violation and not more than $750 for each repeat offense.
    “civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  18. November 11, 1998 Figure an ordinance made municipal infractions a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or not more than $750 for a repeat offense.
    “all municipal infractions for each day of violation shall constitute a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  19. November 11, 1998 Decision The council adopted Ordinance No. 1998-223 establishing parking regulations.
    “Thereupon, it was moved by Councilperson Walls, and seconded by Councilperson Ryan that Ordinance #1998-223, entitled ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS, be placed upon its final passage and adopted.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
  20. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-223 adopted: Council person Walls introduced ORDINANCE NO. 1998-223, entitled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4868 · meeting · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
  21. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-224 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced an ORDINANCE NO. 1998-224, entitled, ESTABLISHING INFRACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF TIFFIN CITY ORDINANCE, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4869 · meeting · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  22. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-225 adopted: Requiring That All Property Owners Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Tiffin, Visibly Post on Their Property Their Assigned Street Addresses document 4870 · meeting · Ord. 1998-225 · 1990s
  23. November 18, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance requiring property owners to visibly post their assigned street addresses.
    “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, VISIBLY POST ON THEIR PROPERTY THEIR ASSIGNED STREET ADDRESSES”
    document 4870, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-225 · 1990s
  24. December 9, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-026 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 1998-26, PARKING IN ALL ZONES, And moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4201, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 1998-026 · 1990s
  25. January 13, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-227 adopted: Councilperson Kern introduced Ordinance No. 1999-227, ORDINANCE FOR RENTAL INSPECTION, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4872 · meeting · Ord. 1999-227 · 1990s
  26. February 10, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-228 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1999-228, and moved that it be given its first reading. Councilperson Gericke seconded the motion document 4873 · meeting · Ord. 1999-228 · 1990s
  27. March 10, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-229 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced ordinance No. 1999-229, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4874 · meeting · Ord. 1999-229 · 1990s
  28. April 14, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-230 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Kern to read an Ordinance no. 1999-230, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR A ONE YEAR LIMITATION ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCES, a third time and placed upon record document 4875 · meeting · Ord. 1999-230 · 1990s
  29. May 5, 1999 Figure The report's table of building permits issued showed 66 in 1998 and 1 in 1993.
    “<td>1998</td> <td>66</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1996</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1995</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1994</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1993</td> <td>1</td>”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  30. October 13, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-231 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 1999-231, an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIALS COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR INCREASE FOR MAYOR COMPENSATION, and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. The motion was document 4876 · meeting · Ord. 1999-231 · 1990s
  31. December 8, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-232 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced Ordinance No. 1999-232, an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING CERTAIN C-1 PROPERTY TO C-2 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF TIFFIN ZONING MAP, and moved that it be given its first reading an was then read. The motion was document 4877 · meeting · Ord. 1999-232 · 1990s
  32. March 14, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-241 adopted: Motion Dils, second Walls that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-241, ALLOWING CHURCH SIGNS be read for the last time and that the ordinance be placed upon final passage document 4887 · meeting · Ord. 2001-241 · 2000s
  33. May 3, 2000 Decision The council approved the first reading of an amendment to the zoning ordinance adding a new 2.5 zone, a light multiple housing zone.
    “adoption of a ordinance amendment to the zoning ordinance to include a new zone 2.5 (light multiple housing zone.) Ayes: Berner, Walls, Richardson, O’Halloran, and Reeve. Motion carried. No action on tree ordinance for further study. No action in annexation matters. Motion Walls, second Berner to adjourn.”
    document 4152, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  34. May 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-233 repealed Ordinances 190 and 212 on plastic piping and left the use of plastic piping in buildings to the Uniform Building Code.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 190 AND NO. 212 REGARDING THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPES BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to allow and to clarify that the use of plastic piping in all buildings in the city is regulated by the Uniform Building Code adopted under ordinance No. 1997-214.”
    document 4878, p. 1 · Ord. 233 · 2000s
  35. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-233 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-233, and ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND ALLOWING PLASTIC SEWER PIPES, and moved that it be given its first reading and it was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4878 · meeting · Ord. 2000-233 · 2000s
  36. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-234 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-234, an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW 2.5 MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE, and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4879 · meeting · Ord. 2000-234 · 2000s
  37. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-235 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced ORDINANCE NO. 2000-235, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR R-1 AND R-2 ZONING IN ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. Councilperson Gericke seconded the motion document 4880 · meeting · Ord. 2000-235 · 2000s
  38. June 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-234 amended the 1998 zoning ordinance to add a zoning classification of R-2.5 medium-density residential.
    “TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF R-2.5 MEDIUM-DENSITY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide lower cost and higher density single-family, two-, three-, and four-family residential neighborhoods. Section 2.”
    document 4879, p. 1 · Ord. 234 · 2000s
  39. September 13, 2000 Discussion The minutes record 192 signed written protests received by the city over a zoning request in the Rolling Hills area.
    “Total written signed protests received were 192. Robert & LouAnn Myers: Rolling Hills – parking and density issues Brad J. & Marsha Tomson: density, transient population and quality of life Ted and Tom Spivey: problems for future generations Edward C.”
    document 4143, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  40. October 11, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-16 on this date took up the state-mandated subsequent regional comprehensive solid waste plan with ECICOG; the number 2000-16 was used again later in the year for voluntary annexation.
    “approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, SUBSEQUENT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG. Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  41. October 11, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-236 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Ryan and seconded by Councilperson Dils that the laws and rules providing that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 2000-236 be placed on its last reading. Ayes Ryan, Bartels, Dils, Gericke and Walls. Nays: None. Absent: None. Five members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the document 4882 · meeting · Ord. 2000-236 · 2000s
  42. October 11, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-237 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2000-237 and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was document 4883 · meeting · Ord. 2000-237 · 2000s
  43. October 11, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-238 adopted: Repealing Ordinance 1998-220 and Amending Ordinance 1980-92 Section Iii(1) to Change the Number of Days for Compliance to Cut or Destroy Weeds or Growth After Notice to Cure document 4884 · meeting · Ord. 2000-238 · 2000s
  44. November 8, 2000 Annexation Resolution 2000-16 accepted applications for voluntary annexation of certain real estate.
    “Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Gericke and Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  45. November 8, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-239 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Dils to introduce an ORDINANCE NO. 2000-239, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its first reading document 4885 · meeting · Ord. 2000-239 · 2000s
  46. November 27, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-239 regulated the use of firearms in the city, reciting that parts of the city are agricultural or wooded and non-residential.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that certain portions of the City are essentially agricultural in nature or remain wooded and non-residential,”
    document 4885, p. 1 · Ord. 239 · 2000s
  47. December 13, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-240 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2000-240, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1998-218, TO DEFINE THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY OF COST IN THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAIN AND TO DEFINE WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE, REVISING & PROVIDING FOR APPROVED DESIGN STANDARDS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4886 · meeting · Ord. 2000-240 · 2000s
  48. March 14, 2001 Annexation Resolution 2001-9 accepted an application for voluntary annexation on the northwest edge of the city.
    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls and Dils. Absent: Gericke.”
    document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  49. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-242 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dils to introduce an ORDINANCE NO. 2001-242, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1998-219, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN TIFFIN EDGE SUBDIVISION and PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its third and last reading and was read for the last time document 4888 · meeting · Ord. 2001-242 · 2000s
  50. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-243 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2001-243 and moved that it be given its final reading. The motion was document 4889 · meeting · Ord. 2001-243 · 2000s
  51. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-244 adopted: Motion Walls, second Dils that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244, AN ORDINANCE ZONING SADLER SUBDIVISION LOT 3 TO R-3 be read for the last time and that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244 be placed upon final passage document 4891 · meeting · Ord. 2001-244 · 2000s
  52. March 27, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-242 amended the official zoning map to rezone an area of approximately 55 according to the Tiffin Edge conceptual plan; the printed title gives no unit after 55.
    “REZONING APPROXIMATELY 55 ACCORDING TO THE TIFFIN EDGE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND ZONING EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4888, p. 1 · Ord. 242 · 2000s
  53. May 9, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-245 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced ORDINANCE NO. 2001-245 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC LIBRARY, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4892 · meeting · Ord. 2001-245 · 2000s
  54. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 established a free public library, to be known as the Tiffin-Clear Creek Public Library, with a board of trustees.
    “There is hereby established a free public library for the city, to be known as the TIFFIN-CLEAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY. SECTION 3. LIBRARY TRUSTEES: The board of trustees of the PUBLIC LIBRARY, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consists of members. Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  55. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 creates a board of library trustees of which three members are appointed by the mayor with council approval.
    “Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES: All of the members of the board shall be bona fide citizens and residents of the city or Clear Creek Amana School District and shall be over the age of eighteen (18). SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: 1.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  56. June 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-246 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced Ordinance No. 2001-246, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE (1998-219) AND PROVIDING NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS WITHIN 200 FEET and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was document 4893 · meeting · Ord. 2001-246 · 2000s
  57. July 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-248 adopted: Amending the Ordinance No. 1980-92 (weeds and Noxious Growths) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4894 · meeting · Ord. 2001-248 · 2000s
  58. September 12, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-250 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Dils and second by Council member Gericke that ORDINANCE NO. 2001-250, ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICIATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS be placed upon its final passage and adopted document 4895 · meeting · Ord. 2001-250 · 2000s
  59. April 10, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-252, titled in the minutes a Federal Emergency Management Ordinance, replaced the earlier Flood Plain Management Ordinance.
    “introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dils. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, Dils, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls. Four members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No.”
    document 4091, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 252 · 2000s
  60. April 10, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-251 adopted: Councilperson Shaffer introduced Ordinance No. 2002-251, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SNOW ROUTE, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4896 · meeting · Ord. 2002-251 · 2000s
  61. April 10, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-252 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4897 · meeting · Ord. 2002-252 · 2000s
  62. April 24, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-251 provided for removal of snow and ice from city streets, established an emergency route and prohibited parking on certain streets.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM THE CITY STREETS AND ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY ROUTE AND PROHIBITING PARKING OF CARS ON CERTAIN STREETS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4896, p. 1 · Ord. 251 · 2000s
  63. May 8, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-253 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2002-253, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1996-209, TO MAKE PROVISION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4898 · meeting · Ord. 2002-253 · 2000s
  64. July 10, 2002 History note An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate
    “Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  65. August 14, 2002 History note Ordinances 2002-254 and 2002-255 regulate sexually oriented businesses
    “Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.”
    document 4899, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · history note · 2000s
  66. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 185 adopted: NCE NO. 2002-256 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IA; AMENDING MAP DATE TO 8-20-2002 WITH REVISION #19103CIIDO, 19103C0060d, 19103c0066d, 19103C0070D AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 185 AND NO. 2002-252 was read the last time. Thereupon it was document 4080, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 185 · 2000s
  67. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-254 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-219 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to Provide an Additional Permitted Principal Use and Structure to Areas Zoned as M-2 Heavy Industrial and to Provide a Definition of Sexually-oriented Businesses document 4899 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · 2000s
  68. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-255 adopted: Regulating the Operation of Sexually-oriented Businesses Within the City of Tiffin document 4900 · meeting · Ord. 2002-255 · 2000s
  69. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-256 adopted: Councilperson Shaffer introduced Ordinance no. 2002-256 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IA; AMENDING MAP DATE TO 8-20-2002 WITH REVISION #19103CIIDO, 19103C0060d, 19103c0066d, 19103C0070D AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 185 AND NO. 252, and moved that it be given its second reading and third reading by title only and that the rule requiring two or more readings and reading on two separate dates be dispense and waived document 4901 · meeting · Ord. 2002-256 · 2000s
  70. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-286 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Shaffer and seconded by Councilperson Gericke that the laws and rules requiring that ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at tow council meetings and on two separate dates be dispense with and that Ordinance No. 2002-286 be placed on its last reading document 4080, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2002-286 · 2000s
  71. August 21, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-255 regulated the operation of sexually-oriented businesses in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that it is necessary to regulate the operation of sexually-oriented businesses within the city limits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose and Intent.”
    document 4900, p. 1 · Ord. 255 · 2000s
  72. February 12, 2003 Report The only document filed under the 2003-02-12 council meeting besides a second notice is a public hearing notice on a proposed Access Regulation Ordinance for arterial corridors, set for February 12, 2003.
    “Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station regarding the proposed adoption of an Access Regulation Ordinance.”
    document 4073, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  73. February 12, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  74. February 12, 2003 Figure The $18.00 minimum monthly water fee of 2003 is about $33 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  75. February 12, 2003 Decision The same ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $24.00 for each metered user outside the city limits.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  76. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-257 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits South of Interstate 80 and Currently Owned by Washington Park Partners document 4902 · meeting · Ord. 2003-257 · 2000s
  77. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-258 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1994-188 Regarding Charges for Minimum Monthly Water Usage for Users document 4903 · meeting · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  78. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-259 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-217 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Regarding Outdoor Storage Areas in M-1 and M-2 Zones document 4871 · meeting · Ord. 1998-259 · 2000s
  79. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-260 adopted document 4904 · meeting · Ord. 2003-260 · 2000s
  80. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-257 amended the zoning map for property south of Interstate 80 owned by Washington Park Partners.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND CURRENTLY OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4902, p. 1 · Ord. 257 · 2000s
  81. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-260 regulated access to adjacent properties from prescribed roadways within the city limits.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ACCESS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES FROM PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE TIFFIN CITY LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE CITY OF TIFFIN'S "ACCESS REGULATION ORDINANCE MAP-PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS"”
    document 4904, p. 1 · Ord. 260 · 2000s
  82. May 14, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-261 adopted: Amending the Sewer Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa document 4905 · Ord. 2003-261 · 2000s
  83. June 16, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-261 amended the sewer ordinances to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for certain buildings.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for all buildings in the City if the system is established for educational purposes, is operated by an educational institution, is limited to 500 gallons a day of flow, and otherwise meets all relevant State, County and City standards for the operation of a waste wat”
    document 4905, p. 1 · Ord. 261 · 2000s
  84. July 1, 2003 Figure The ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for usage metered from 1 July 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  85. July 9, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-263 divided taxes on property in the 2003 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area under section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2003 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, Ordinance No.1993-180 entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes levied on taxable Property In The Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403”
    document 4907, p. 1 · Ord. 263 · 2000s
  86. July 9, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-263 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2003 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4907 · Ord. 2003-263 · 2000s
  87. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-262 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4906 · Ord. 2003-262 · 2000s
  88. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-264 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4908 · Ord. 2003-264 · 2000s
  89. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-262 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land around a deep well site controlled by the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4906, p. 1 · Ord. 262 · 2000s
  90. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-264, filed as a separate document on the same date, carries the same title as the other deep well site ordinance of that day.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4908, p. 1 · Ord. 264 · 2000s
  91. April 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-265 adopted: Prohibiting Unlawful Disposal of Solid Waste or Recyclable Items Onto Public Land or Watercourses or into Containers Not Owned or Possessed by the Person Disposing Solid Waste or Recyclable Items document 4909 · Ord. 2004-265 · 2000s
  92. April 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-266 adopted: Establishing the Procedure for Obtaining and Discontinuing City Utilities Services by Tenants and Landlords Regarding Residential Rental or Nondwelling Leased Commercial Properties and Establishing the Requirement of Security Deposits from Tenants document 4910 · Ord. 2004-266 · 2000s
  93. June 9, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-267 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits Along Ireland Avenue (extension of Roberts Ferry Road) (as Owned by Grace-baculis Farm Partnership) document 4911 · Ord. 2004-267 · 2000s
  94. July 14, 2004 Decision Ordinance 2004-268 granted South Slope Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise for cable television service in Tiffin.
    “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; SECTION 1.”
    document 4912, p. 1 · Ord. 268 · 2000s
  95. July 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-268 adopted: Granting to South Slope Cooperative a Non-exclusive Franchise for Cable Television Services in Tiffin, Iowa document 4912 · Ord. 2004-268 · 2000s
  96. May 25, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-270 amended the zoning map upon passage of the resolution approving the preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View.
    “UPON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TIMBER RIDGE VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4913, p. 1 · Ord. 270 · 2000s
  97. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-270 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, upon Passage of the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Timber Ridge View, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4913 · meeting · Ord. 2005-270 · 2000s
  98. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-272 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2005-272, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its second reading by title only and moved that it be given its second reading. Motion document 4915 · meeting · Ord. 2005-272 · 2000s
  99. July 13, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-271 divided taxes on property in the 2005 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2005 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. WHEREAS, Ordinance No.”
    document 4914, p. 1 · Ord. 271 · 2000s
  100. July 13, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-271 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2005 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4914 · Ord. 2005-271 · 2000s

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