Water update!
Some residents may have low pressure or no water. there was a water main break on Scott St. SIRWA is working to get the problem fixed. We do not have an ETA of when water will be restored. ____________________________________________________________________ NO PARKING June 28th & 29th Kansas Street will be closed for Saturday night for the street dance. Kansas, Webster & Railroad will be closed Sunday for the Pre-4th celebration.
Thank you for your cooperation! ______________________________________________________________________Splash pad is now open! 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week To activate step on the button on the drain with bare foot. ______________________________________________________________________
EXTERIOR BEAUTIFICATION GRANT APPLICATIONS available at City Hall for FY 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) Exterior Beatification Grant
____________________________________________________________________ MOWING OF PROPERTIES City of Afton Ordinance Chapter 50.02 (9): Mowing of Properties: Any property within the City of Afton, whether vacated or non-vacated, is required to be mowed any time the vegetation reaches a height of more than eight inches. Penalty: The City or its agents may mow any property that is not mowed and a charge of $75.00 per hour for such mowing, plus a surcharge of $100.00, will be charged to the property owner. Any property owners who fail to mow their properties, thus allowing the same to be mowed by the City or their agents, and who do not provide payment for the mowing as required, will be assessed by the City for such costs, which will be collected in the same manner as general property taxes. ______________________________________________________________________Reminder Livestock permits need to be completed annually with the permit Fee. All permits must be approved by council.
More information can be found under Ordnance No 271 and Chapter 55. ORDINANCE NO 271 55.07 LIVESTOCK PERMIT: Residents must complete a livestock permit annually. All permits will be reviewed by the council. Permits are subject to a yearly livestock fee of $25.00. _____________________________________________________________Reminder Golf cart/ATV/UTVs must be registered annually & proof of insurance with the City of Afton to operate on city streets! See below for application and City Ordinance.
1. Streets. Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs may be operated upon City streets except they shall not be operated upon any City streets listed below: A. East Filmore Street B. East Grand Street C. U.S. Highway 169 Exceptions: Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs may cross the aforementioned streets and may be operated on any street in an emergency during a period of time when, and locations where, snow upon the roadway renders travel by conventional motor vehicles impractical. Permitted residents who reside on restricted streets are permitted to operate on that restricted street only to reach the nearest unrestricted street. 2.Trails. Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated on any recreational, bike or walking trail. 3.Sidewalks and Right-of-Ways. Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated upon public sidewalks or that portion of the street located between the curb line and the sidewalk or property line commonly referred to as the “right-of-way” except for purposes of crossing the same to a public street upon which operation is authorized by this chapter. 4.Exceptions: Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs may travel on the sidewalk on the west side of US HWY 169 between Railroad Street and Iowa Street in order to cross the highway railroad bridge. Yield to oncoming pedestrians when crossing the bridge due to the narrow width. 5. City Parks and Other City Land. Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated in any park, playground or upon any other City-owned property without the express permission of the City. 6. Hours of Operation. Golf carts, ATVs and UTVs may operate only from sunrise to sunset. Except that ATVs and UTVs may be operated during prohibited hours to perform snow removal activities. 7. Traffic Code. Any person operating a golf cart, ATV or UTV shall strictly adhere to all traffic signs and all other traffic rules and regulations, and shall obey the orders and direction of any law enforcement officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic. No person shall leave a golf cart unattended on public property with the keys in the ignition switch. Owner/operators shall comply with all parking regulations in the City. 8. The number of occupants shall not exceed the number of seats installed in said vehicle and operated in a safe manner. All riders must be seated in permanent attached seats. 9. Minors. It is unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having the care, custody and control of a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years to knowingly or negligently permit or allow such minor to violate the provisions of this chapter. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.219) 10. Permits. No person shall operate a golf cart, ATV or UTV on any public street or alley for any purpose unless the golf cart, ATV or UTV has passed a safety inspection by the City of Afton Police Department and the operator possesses a City of Afton permit to operate a golf cart, ATV or UTV on City streets, issued by City Clerk. 11. Registration. Registration of all golf carts, ATVs and UTVs shall be effective from January 1 through December 31. A. Exempt Vehicles. Registration shall not be required for: (1) ATVs and UTVs owned by the United States, this State or another state, or by a governmental subdivision thereof, and used for enforcement, search and rescue, or official purposes, but not for recreational or commercial purposes. (2) ATVs used in accordance with Iowa Code 321.234A(1)(a). B. Golf cart, ATV or UTV dealerships shall purchase one (1) permit annually that can be used by the dealership owners only for any of their stock golf carts, ATVs or UTVs. 12. Insurance. The owner/operator of every golf cart, ATV or UTV being operated upon the streets and alleys of the City of Afton, Iowa shall have in effect liability insurance covering operation of the golf cart, ATV or UTV in the same limits, as required of automobiles by the financial responsibility provision of Section 321A, Code of Iowa, and shall show proof of same upon request of any law enforcement officer or City official. Golf Cart/ATV/UTV Application and Ordinance ___________________________________________________________Pet Licensing:
All dogs and cats within city limits must be licensed with the City of Afton yearly and show proof of up-to-date Rabies vaccinations. All dogs must be on a leash within city limits. This includes Greenlawn Cemetery, Afton Park, walking trails, Afton Lake and the Afton Rec Field. It is also the owner/handler’s duty to clean up and dispose of feces of the animal upon public property, park property, public right-of-way, or the property of another person. Please see the City Ordinances CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL for full details. ______________________________________________________________