After months of delays and nearly two years of planning, Marthasville aldermen have adopted a new model code book. The streamlined version of the code book includes several changes for Marthasville residents, including dropping the speed limit within the city and prohibiting the parking of boats and trailers on city streets. City officials began reviewing the code book in April, with the intention of adopting it by late summer. However, due to concerns that changes might be made after printing the final version and the expense associated with that, aldermen spent the past few months reviewing the ordinances. Sullivan Publications is publishing the code book. "It's been a long time coming," Mayor Dale Verges said. "It's something I wanted to do in a 12-month time period, but it's a very large undertaking. It's something that couldn't be rushed. It is well worth the wait." By codifying, the model code will keep all similar ordinances together rather than forcing city staff to spend extra time searching through a binder over an inch thick, Verges said. Currently, the city's ordinances are listed in the chronological order they were approved dating back 40 years ago. The board will consider the ordinance adopting the new code book again at next month's meeting since several minor changes made in the past month need to be included, according to city attorney Chris Graville. "Now you can go to one place and find everything," he noted. The updated model code book will put procedures in place on how the city deals with certain issues. If needed, the city can change an ordinance in the future contingent on approval from aldermen. "This brings the city up to date and more in line with the state statutes," Verges said. The speed limits on all city streets will be lowered to 25 mph. The current ordinance states the speed limit on all city streets is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Highway D, which is maintained by MoDOT, will not be affected. Coincidentally, the move comes at the same time the city passed an ordinance lowering the speed limit to 45 mph from 55 mph on Highway 47 inside the city limits. The drop, recommended by MoDOT, is due to the increase in driveways and accidents. Along with boats and trailers, city officials also agreed campers and RVs should not be parked on city streets due to concerns over the lack of room. City officials believe the streets are too narrow to allow additional parking on the streets. Also included in the revised code book is an ordinance identifying public nuisances, such as tall weeds, trash, ponds or pools of stagnant water, diseased animals running at large, and any infestations of insects. Weeds and tall grass will be considered a nuisance once the height reaches 1 foot. Should the tall weeds or grass not be cut, the city clerk can order to have the area in question cut and bill the property owner. "We have places in town that need attention," Verges said.