Draft chapter 165: Zoning Regulations
§ 165.02 Interpretation And Application
The 2026 draft's § 165.02 beside the current code's Zoning § 1.02: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
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Current code
Zoning § 1.02 Interpretation And Application
The interpretation and application of the provisions of this Ordinance establish the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. This Ordinance applies to all structures, land, and uses within the corporate limits of Tiffin, Iowa. Wherever the requirements of this Ordinance vary from the requirements of any other lawfully adopted restrictions or requirements, the most restrictive, or that imposing higher standards, must govern. Uses and exceptions not specifically described for each classification are prohibited in that classification.
2026 draft
§ 165.02 Interpretation And Application
The interpretation and application of the provisions of this Zoning Code establishes the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. This Zoning Code applies to all structures, land, and uses within the City limits. Wherever the requirements of this Zoning Code vary from the requirements of any other lawfully adopted restrictions or requirements, the most restrictive, or that imposing higher standards, must govern. Uses and exceptions not specifically described for each classification are prohibited in that classification.
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