ordinance – Ida Grove

Mayor’s Proclamation For Snow Parking

November 5, 2020/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Front Page, Organization/by Tonya Rehse

Please follow the link (Snow Ordinance) to see the Mayor’s Proclamation for the City of Ida Grove for the 2020-2021 Winter Parking Season!

Snow Ordinance

Fireworks Reminder

July 13, 2020/in Adult Activities, City, Front Page, Organization, Uncategorized/by Heather Sweeden

Citizens of Ida Grove,

The last legal day to shoot off any fireworks within City limits was Sunday, July 5, 2020. There have been numerous reports of fireworks continuing even through last night. Anyone who continues to violate the City Code may be subject to a simple misdemeanor and charged a fine of $250 per occurrence. Please respect the ordinance and your neighbors and refrain from shooting off anymore fireworks. For a full copy of the ordinance you may visit https://idagrove.municipal.codes/IGCC/8.40

Thank you!

Fireworks Ordinance Reminder***

June 9, 2020/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Organization/by Heather Sweeden

The 4th of July will be here before we know it! Please see the below information regarding the City of Ida Grove’s ordinance on fireworks.

Fireworks are allowed only during the following times:

From the Saturday before July 4th until the Sunday after July 4th.

Between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with the exception of July 4th or any Saturday within the permitted days, the hours are expanded to be between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Noon on December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st.

The mayor, in consultation with the fire chief or any other persons, has the authority to suspend the use of fireworks during the above hours, when the mayor determines it is in the public interest to suspend the use of fireworks. A person shall not be convicted of a violation, for use during such suspension, unless it is proven that such person had actual knowledge of the suspension. Actual knowledge may be proven by testimony that the person was given a verbal warning. [Ord. 558 § 1, 2018; Code 1975 § 3-1.0403, 1975.]

A violation of this section is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00. The city also may enforce a violation of this section by any other lawful means including injunctive relief. [Ord. 558 § 1, 2018; Code 1975 § 3-1.0405, 1975.

For the full ordinance, please see the online city code here Online City Code or contact City Hall.

Water and Sewer Rates

November 20, 2019/in Adult Activities, City, Front Page/by Heather Sweeden

The final reading of Ordinance 576 – Water and Sewer Rate Increase was passed and approved at the regular city council meeting held Monday, November 18, 2019. This is a courtesy notice that the new rates will go into effect for bills dated on or after January 1, 2020. For the full ordinance change, please see attached link. Ordinance 576

Check out the Ida Grove City Code online!!

July 8, 2019/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Organization, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by City of Ida Grove

The City of Ida Grove’s ordinances can be found online at https://idagrove.municipal.codes/ . All Ida Grove City Codes are easily searchable and available in this one place. It is now easier than ever to get answers to your local law questions. This is a great resource for residents so check it out, today!

Mowing Ordinance

March 28, 2018/in Adult Activities, City, Front Page/by Heather Sweeden

Summer is fast approaching, and with Summer, comes green grass! Please read the following excerpt from the City of Ida Grove’s ordinance book regarding mowing regulations:

The City of Ida Grove reminds residents of the requirements for mowing of their properties within the city limits under ordinance 3-6.0101, 3-6.0103, 3-6.0104. It is unlawful for owners of each lot and parcel of ground within the city limits to fail, refuse, or neglect to cut or destroy all weeds, vines, brush or other growth and debris. Property owners are reminded that any vegetation which reaches a height of more than 12 inches is required to be mowed. Any property not mowed after the vegetation reaches 12 inches in height, may be mowed by the City or their agents, and a charge of $75.00 per hour plus a surcharge of $100.00 will be charged to the property owner. Publication of this notice will serve as notice to property owners.

Thank you for your cooperation to keep Ida Grove a place to be proud of!

Snow predicted for this weekend – Reminder of Parking Ordinance

March 10, 2017/in City/by City of Ida Grove

With the likelihood of snow amounting to more than 1/2″ this weekend, please follow the ordinance regarding prohibited parking on public streets, alleys, or city-owned off-street parking areas. This ordinance is in effect if a. new snow fall has accumulated to a depth of one-half inch or more; or b. if snow removal operations have been commenced by the City of Ida Grove.

If the snow has been removed or plowed from a street, alley or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall, the prohibition on parking no longer applies. Fines are $15 for not following the ordinance. Thank you for helping our city crews to do their job as best possible.

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