Chapter 160

§ 160.07: what changed

From the version in force August 11, 2010 (2010 Code) to the version in force November 6, 2025 (Ord. 2025-521). Removed words are struck through, added words underlined.

Unofficial compilation built from the City's published 2010 Code chapters and the text of adopted ordinances. Effective dates are inferred from adoption records; scanned chapters were OCR'd. The City of Tiffin's adopted Code of Ordinances governs. Not legal advice.

The standards required 1. A structure or the use of a structure or premises which was lawful before the passage or amendment of the ordinance codified in this chapter, but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, may be continued subject to the following conditions:
A. If such use is discontinued for six consecutive months, any future use of the building premises shall conform to this chapter.
B. Uses or adjuncts thereof that are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconforming uses.
2. If any nonconforming use or structure is destroyed
by any means, including flood, it shall not be reconstructed if the cost is more than 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred, unless it is reconstructed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter are considered reasonable for regulatory purposes. chapter. This chapter limitation does not imply include the cost of any alteration to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, building or safety codes or regulations or the cost of any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provided that areas outside the designated areas of significant flood hazard will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter alteration shall not create liability on the part of the City or preclude its continued designation
Except as provided in 160.07(1)(B),
any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. use which has been permitted as a variance shall be considered a conforming use.

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