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Snowmobiles

Chapter 75 of the Tiffin Code of Ordinances governs the use of snowmobiles within the city limits. Several complaints have been received from residents on snowmobiles going through their yards and the noise after 10:00pm.

 Snowmobiles are allowed on either side of Hwy 6 through the City of Tiffin where signage has been placed.

Snowmobiles shall not be operated upon public sidewalk or that portion of the street located between the curb line and the sidewalk or property line commonly referred to as the “parking”.

Snowmobiles shall not be operated on private property without express permission of the owner of the property.

Snowmobiles shall not be operated in any Park or City land without express permission from the City or on City land without a snow cover of at least one-tenth of an inch.

Chapter 48 governs the Noise Pollution within the city limits. Prohibited noise activities are between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am or 7:00am.

The owner and operator of snowmobiles are liable for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of the snowmobile.

Be respectful of your neighbors and their property. Most children are in bed and sleeping by 10:00pm.  Follow the Ordinance of allowable areas to operate.  Violators will be subject to jurisdiction under Iowa Code by law enforcement.

Winter Snow and Ice Removal

Winter season is approaching quickly. Be aware that Ordinances require that the   City begin snow plowing or ice removal immediately after it has stopped snowing or sleeting.  Plowing or sanding of emergency routes may begin sooner at the discretion of Public Works. Snow routes are marked by signage.

For larger snowfalls, a Declaration of Snow/Ice Emergency shall be declared and Public Announcements will be broadcast over the local television stations, KCRG, KWWL & KGAN. The City of Tiffin website & Facebook page may also have postings.

Vehicles on streets will have four hours after the time posted on the declaration of emergency to be moved. Any vehicle found to be parked where not permitted during emergency declaration may be towed to a storage lot.  Towing costs will be assessed to the owner of the vehicle. During less severe snow falls vehicles must be moved within 24 hours. Vehicles must be removed from dead-end streets so snow can be plowed. If your vehicle has been towed, you must contact the Sheriff’s Department for a release before it can be released from the storage lot.

The snow plowing may create a snow pile in driveways that cannot be prevented. Property owners should not push the snow back into the streets where it will create a hazard as compacted and frozen snow and ice patches.  Respect your neighbors and do not push your snow onto their properties.

Sidewalks must be cleared of ice and snow within a reasonable time after snowfall. If the City is required to clear the sidewalks, the cost will be billed or assessed for collection in the same manner as property taxes.

Assistance is requested in keeping fire hydrants dug out for your protection and will help the fire department find the fire hydrants in an emergency.  Also, try to keep snow away from all mail boxes.

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