What the 2026 draft changes

Chapter 166: Establishment of Zoning Districts and the Official Zoning Map

In the August 2026 draft recodification (Zoning and Subdivision), from page 455. From the Zoning Ordinance (Section 2 Establishment of Zoning Districts, Section 3 Each Zoning District, Section 4 Nonconforming Uses, Section 5 Fence and Hedge Regulations).

Comparison with a draft: not adopted. The archive holds no public hearing, ordinance or vote adopting the recodified Code through the October 20, 2026 meeting packet. Until one is adopted, every page here compares the consolidated code with a draft that can still change: the revised draft with the October 6 changes is not in the archive.

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.

The city's explanation

“For example, the commercial zoning provisions now specifically address temporary structures used for consumer fireworks sales and establish conditions for those uses.”

The city's summary of the draft (staff memo, September 9, 2026), p. 6

16 merged, 1 split, 4 new · 70 notable changes.

Section by section

—→ § 166.01 Adoption Of Official Zoning Districts And Regulations And Conformity · New · read match not yet reviewed: 37% of its words appear in § 2.01 of the current code

Zoning § 2.01 Establishment Of Districts And Offical Zoning Map And Rules And→ § 166.02 Official Zoning Map; § 166.03 Rules For Determination Of Boundaries · Split largely rewritten (54% same words) · compare the texts

  • Amount or number: …to its adoption or amendment. 4. Rules for Determination rezoning, all property within 200 feet of Boundaries: Where uncertainty exists as to the…
  • New requirement: …records pertaining to its adoption or amendment. 4. Rules Amendment For Rezoning of A Parcel. A request to rezone a parcel(s) shall be done in accordance with this subsection. A. An application shall be filed by the owner of the parcel or their designated agent on forms provided the Clerk. The application form shall include the following required information. (1) Legal description of the property to be rezoned. (2) Current zoning designation. (3) Propose… for Determination of Boundaries: Where uncertainty exists as…
  • New requirement: …adoption or amendment. 4. Rules for Determination of Boundaries: the property being rezoned and labeling all streets, railroads, and other physical features. The map shall include a north arrow. All buildings shall be designated with their size. (8) A statement regarding the reasoning for the rezoning request. (9) The names and mailing addresses of all property owners within 200 feet of the property requesting rezoning whether inside or outside the City. B. The… Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of…
  • Text removed: … REGULATIONS THEREOF A. Adoption of Official Zoning Districts and Regulations and Conformity The City of Tiffin is hereby divided into the following zoning districts as shown by the following “Schedule of Districts”, which are hereby adopted, including the regulations of each district referred to in Section 3 by their respective letter/number abbreviations and all of which are declared a part of th… The locations and boundaries of these districts are…
  • Text removed: …the Board of Adjustment must interpret the district boundaries. ITS INTENT AND DESCRIPTION USES AND STRUCTURES AND REGULATIONS Residential Districts R-1E: Estate-Family R-1A Single-Family, Low-Density R-1B Single-Family, Medium-Density R-1C Single-Family, High-Density R-M Single-Family, Manufactured R-2 2-Family, Medium-Density R-4 Multi-Family, 4-Plex R-6 Multi-Family, 6-Plex R-8 Multi-Family, 8-Plex R-12 Multi-Family, 12-Plex Commercial District … boundaries …

Zoning § R-1E.01 Intent; Zoning § R-1E.02 Principal; Zoning § R-1E.03 Accessory; Zoning § R-1E.04 Special; Zoning § R-1E.05 Area; Zoning § R-1E.06 Sign; Zoning § R-1E.07 Parking; Zoning § R-1E.08 Lighting; Zoning § R-1E.09 Landscaping; Zoning § R-1E.10 Special→ § 166.04 Residential District Estate Family (R-1e) · Merged wording changed (82% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Text removed: …Tiffin without having obtained a license from the City. TABLE R-1E RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY-ESTATE Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Each Street Front Side Side, Rear R-1E Frontage Width Yard Yard Corner Yard Maximum Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted 2.5 Principal Uses and stories or Structures 100 180 18000 30 25 25 35 38 ft Permitted 2.5 Accessory … Board of Adjustment. …

Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.01 Intent; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.02 Principal; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.03 Accessory; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.04 Special; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.05 Area; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.06 Signs; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.07 Parking; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.08 Lighting; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.09 Landscaping; Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.10 Special→ § 166.05 Single-Family Residential District (R-1a); § 166.06 Single-Family Residential District (R-1b); § 166.07 Single-Family Residential District (R-1c) · Merged largely rewritten (37% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Amount or number: …ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2.5 and 2 ½ stories and Structures 100 180 18000 30 10…
  • Amount or number: …Structures 80 100 10000 40 20 20 40 or 38 15 ft R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MEDIUM-DENSITY 2-FAMILY…
  • New requirement: …Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. R-1B: 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family. B. Churches and temples. C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools. D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes. E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums. F. Day care facilities. 3. Accessory … The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to provide…
  • New requirement: …Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. R-1C: 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family. B. Churches and temples. C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools. D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes. E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums. F. Day Care Facilities. 3. Accessory … The R-1C Single-Family Residential District intends to provide…
  • New requirement: …beneficial to the entirety of the building plan. REGULATIONS: As 10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district: A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10% of the effective date of this Ordinance, there…
  • Text removed: …(ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2.5 stories and Structures 100 180 18000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Permitted Accessory 2.5 stories Uses and Structures 80 100 18000 40 20 20 40 or 38 ft TABLE R1B R-1B Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1B Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq … Structures 80 100 10000 30 10 15 30…

—→ § 166.08 Single-Family Residential District (R-1d) · New · read match not yet reviewed: 27% of its words appear in § RM.04 of the current code

Zoning § R-2.01 Intent; Zoning § R-2.02 Principal; Zoning § R-2.03 Accessory; Zoning § R-2.04 Special; Zoning § R-2.05 Area; Zoning § R-2.06 Signs; Zoning § R-2.07 Parking; Zoning § R-2.08 Lighting; Zoning § R-2.09 Landscaping; Zoning § R-2.10 Special→ § 166.09 Residential District Medium-Density Two-Family (R-2) · Merged wording changed (81% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Text removed: …setback requirements applicable as described in Table R-2 as follows. TABLE R-2 2-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Side Side Street Front Yard Yard Side, Rear R-2 Frontage Width Depth Area Yard 3 Corner Yard Maximum Depth Story Story Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2.5 and stories or Structures 80 100 12000 20 10 10 20 30 38 ft Permitte… in Section 166.09(6). B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10% of the vehicle parking spaces. …

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.01 Intent; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.02 Principal; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.03 Accessory; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.04 Special; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.05 Area; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.06 Sign; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.07 Parking; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.08 Lighting; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.09 Landscaping; Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.10 Special→ § 166.10 Residential Multi-Family District (R-4); § 166.11 Residential Multi-Family District (R-6); § 166.12 Residential Multi-Family District (R-8); § 166.13 Residential Multi-Family District (R-12) · Merged largely rewritten (28% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Permit, license or registration: …setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state stated herein. B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein. C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A). 6. Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requiremen… herein. B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad…
  • Permit, license or registration: …less than 3 deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan. 11. Special Regulations. A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met. B. Child Care… Residential zones of R-8 must provide in their…
  • Permit, license or registration: …than 4 deciduous trees per any building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan. 11. Special Regulations. A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met. B. Child Care… Residential zones of R-12 must provide in their…
  • New requirement: …yard requirement stated herein. C. Day care facilities must provide a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor play area for each child cared for. REGULATIONS shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A). 6. Table R-6 R-6 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-6 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width 3 (ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height (ft) Story Story (ft) Corner (ft) (ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 20000 2… Signs are permitted according to the provisions of…
  • Text removed: …another subsequent zoning district. R-6: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to 6 units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district. R-8: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to 8 units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning … Structures Permitted. A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described…
  • Text removed: …if the requirements of Section R-2.09 are met. Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Side Yard R-4 Frontage Width Depth Area Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Depth 1 Story 2 Story Corner Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2.5 Permitted Principal Uses stories or and Structures 80 100 16000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2.5 Permitted Accessory U… B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10% of the vehicle parking spaces. …

Zoning § RM.01 Intent; Zoning § RM.02 Principal; Zoning § RM.03 Accessory; Zoning § RM.04 Special→ § 166.14 Residential Manufactured Housing District (R-M) · Merged largely rewritten (70% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • New requirement: …yard requirement stated herein. C. Day care facilities must provide a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor play area for each child cared for. R-M.06 SIGN REGULATIONS shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A). 7. Table R-M R-M Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-M Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width 3 (ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height (ft) Story Story (ft) Corner (ft) (ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 1½ Principal 60 100 6000 15… Signs are permitted according to the provisions of…
  • Text removed: …except in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Table R-M R-M MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Side Yard Side Side Street Front Yard Yard Side, Rear Frontage Yard 3 Corner Yard Maximum R-M Width Depth Area Depth Story Story Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal 1.5 Uses and stories or Structures 60 100 6000 15 10 15 15 15 15 ft Permitted Accesso… Zoning Code. …

Zoning § C-2O.05 Area→ § 166.15 Limited Commercial District (C-1a) · Merged largely rewritten (9% same words) · compare the texts match not yet reviewed: a zoning district's section matched outside its district

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Amount or number: …or subsequent amendments to the map must be 5 2 acres. However, land zoned in the C-1O zoning…
  • Permit, license or registration: … REQUIREMENTS 1. Description of District. Limited Commercial District is a low and medium intensity commercial district intended to provide for business activities located along and adjacent to major traffic generators which are dependent upon vehicular access to support the nature of the business. It should be well buffered from low density housing by additional zoning districts R-4 R-8 and R-12. 2. Principal … The minimum area that may constitute a separate…
  • Permit, license or registration: …requirement stated herein. C. Day care facilities must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06. 10. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is provided according to the provisions of Section 165.07. 11. Site Plan Regulations. A. To insure compliance with the provisions of this section, any construction, change in use, or increase in intensity of an existing use, but excluding normal maintenance activity, in the C-1A District, a site … provide a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor…
  • Permit, license or registration: …stated herein. C. Day care facilities must provide in their landscaping plan of no less than 4 deciduous trees for each acre or less of zoned area. The City may also require additional landscaping such as shrubs and border vegetation if it should appear to be beneficial and conducive to a more esthetic, attractive, and orderly development of the area. 13. Screening and Buffering Regulations. Commercial zones shall supply a screening and buffering … a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor play…
  • Permit, license or registration: …Day care facilities must provide a minimum of 150-square Section 169.06(2). B. Utility and mechanical equipment shall meet the High Screening (S3) requirements of Section 169.06(3). 14. Special Regulations. A. All business establishments shall be retail or service in use, dealing directly with consumers. All goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced. B. All businesses, service, storage, and display of goods sh… feet of outdoor play area for each child…
  • Permit, license or registration: …of 150-square feet of outdoor play area for a closely guarded proprietary compound or product to become public knowledge and be available to competitors. (3) The type and location of abatement devices to control, or recording instruments to measure conformance with required standards, not including devices and instruments that are inherent in the manufacturing process. (4) Such other data and certification as may reasonably be required by t… each child cared for.…

Zoning § C-1B.01 Intent; Zoning § C-1B.02 Principal; Zoning § C-1B.03 Accessory; Zoning § C-1B.04 Special; Zoning § C-1B.05 Area; Zoning § C-1B.06 Sign; Zoning § C-1B.07 Parking; Zoning § C-1B.08 Lighting; Zoning § C-1B.09 Landscaping→ § 166.16 Limited Commercial District (C-1b) · Merged largely rewritten (21% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Amount or number: …plans for the placement of no less than 1 4 deciduous tree for each acre or less of…
  • Permit, license or registration: …to the provisions of Section 9.05 and Section 9.21. EXCEPTION USES 165.25. B. A retailer or community group as defined in Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, who possesses and complies with all requirements of a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal, may sell consumer fireworks from a temporary structure in this zoning district, but only during the dates and times as allowed under Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa and provided there is als… Special exceptions, as hereinafter listed in the following…
  • Permit, license or registration: …landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission must be approved prior to Building Permit approval. B. Site plan must follow all requirements listed below: (1) Date, compass point, legend of symbols, and minimum scale of 1” = 40′. (2) Legal description including total area of property. (3) Address, if assigned. (4) Landowners’ and applicant’s name, address, and contact information. (5) Vicinity map that identifies the location of the proper in … or the city designee. The landscaping plan must…
  • Permit, license or registration: …esthetic, attractive, and orderly development of the area. C-1B SPECIAL REGULATIONS: 12. Screening and Buffering Regulations. Commercial zones shall supply a screening and buffering plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or other City designee, prior to application of a Building Permit. At a minimum the proposed plan shall show screening in compliance with the following: A. Waste collection stations shall meet the Variable Screening (S2) requirements of Section 169… A. All business establishments must be retail or…
  • Permit, license or registration: …for consumption on the premises in parked motor vehicles. C-2B COMMERCIAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY BUSINESS vehicles, except for the following: (1) Automobile laundries. (2) Automobile service stations. (3) Drive-in restaurants. (4) Drive-in banks and savings and loan associations. 14. Performance Standards. A. Performance standards regulating commercial development and activity within the City are intended to: (1) Permitted commercial land uses to be measured factually and objectively. (2) Ensure that … …
  • New requirement: …Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Section 6. AND LOADING REGULATIONS Chapter 8. Parking and Loading Regulations. A. Parking areas shall consist of areas that are aesthetically pleasing, landscaped to screen public views, and located so as not to be the dominant feature along any street or within any development. The use of alternate materials to designate pedestrian areas within or adjacent to parking lots is encouraged, and pedestrian areas shall be separated from… Parking and loading must be provided according to…

Zoning § C-2B.01 Intent; Zoning § C-2B.02 Principal; Zoning § C-2B.03 Accessory; Zoning § C-2B.04 Special; Zoning § C-2B.05 Area; Zoning § C-2B.06 Sign; Zoning § C-2B.07 Parking; Zoning § C-2B.08 Lighting; Zoning § C-2B.09 Landscaping; Zoning § C-2B.10 Special; Zoning § C-2B.11 Performance→ § 166.17 General Commercial District (C-2b) · Merged largely rewritten (30% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Amount or number: …plans for the placement of no less than 1 4 deciduous tree for each acre or less of…
  • Amount or number: …for each acre or less of zoned area. Each parking space should be no more than 40 feet from a deciduous tree. The city review may also request additional landscaping…
  • Permit, license or registration: …to the provisions of Section 9.05 and Section 9.21. EXCEPTION USES 165.25. B. A retailer or community group as defined in Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, who possesses and complies with all requirements of a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal, may sell consumer fireworks from a temporary structure in this zoning district, but only during the dates and times as allowed under Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, and provided there is al… Special exceptions, as hereinafter listed in the following…
  • Permit, license or registration: …designee. The landscaping plan must be appropriate to Building Permit approval. Site plans in the zone and must be submitted at the…
  • Permit, license or registration: …esthetic, attractive and orderly development of the area. REGULATIONS 12. Screening and Buffering Regulations. Commercial zones shall supply a screening and buffering plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or other City designee, prior to application of a Building Permit. At a minimum the proposed plan shall show screening in compliance with the following: A. Waste collection stations shall meet the Variable Height Screening (S2) requirements of Sect… A. Residential uses are not permitted. B. All…
  • Permit, license or registration: …parked motor vehicles. STANDARDS All business establishments and activities must conform savings and loan associations. 14. Performance Standards. A. Performance standards regulating commercial development and activity within the City are intended to: (1) Permit commercial land uses to the performance standards established for the M1-M2…

Zoning § C-1O.05 Area; Zoning § C-2O.01 Intent; Zoning § C-2O.04 Special→ § 166.18 General Commercial District Office And Research (C-3) · Merged largely rewritten (8% same words) · compare the texts match not yet reviewed: a zoning district's section matched outside its district

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Permit, license or registration: …requires at least 5 acres for each development. EXCEPTION USES It should be well buffered from residential housing by high density residential zoning districts , C-1A, C-1B, or C-2. 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. Principal uses and structures permitted shall be identified in Section 166.20. 3. Accessory and Temporary Buildings and Structures. A. Accessory and temporary buildings or structures are permitted according to the provisions of Section 1… Special exception uses, as hereinafter listed, may be…
  • Permit, license or registration: …to the public health, safety, and general welfare. 6. Area Requirements. The minimum area that may constitute a separate or detached part of the C-3 District on the Official Zoning Map or subsequent amendments to the map must be 5 acres. The minimum area, setback, density, and maximum height, must be as prescribed in Section 166.19; provided however, the following requirements must be applied when applicable: A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 … …
  • Text removed: …may constitute a separate or detached part of the C-1O zoning district on the City of Tiffin Official Zoning Map or subsequent amendments to the map. The minimum area, setback, density and maximum height, must be as prescribed in the following Table C; provided however, the following requirements must be prescribed when applicable: A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the … District. This district intends to establish a specialized classification…

Zoning § C-1S.01 Intent; Zoning § C-1S.02 Principal; Zoning § C-1S.03 Accessory; Zoning § C-1S.04 Special; Zoning § C-1S.05 Area; Zoning § C-1S.06 Sign; Zoning § C-1S.07 Parking; Zoning § C-1S.08 Lighting; Zoning § C-1S.09 Landscaping Regulations; Zoning § C-1S.10 Special; Zoning § C-1S.11 Performance; Zoning § C-1S.12 Site; Zoning § C-1S.13 Design→ § 166.19 Commercial Specialized District Downtown Center (C-1s) · Merged largely rewritten (46% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Penalty: …Stores P P NP NP P Souvenir and Curio Shops NP P NP NP P Sporting Good Stores P P NP NP P Stationery the penalty provision cited in Section 165.32 may be imposed. K. Technical Provisions. (1) Noise a. To measure the intensity and Card Stores P P NP NP P…
  • Amount or number: …plans for the placement of no less than 1 4 deciduous tree for each acre or less of…
  • Permit, license or registration: …or structures according to the provisions of Section 9.05. EXCEPTION USES: 165.11 and Section 165.25. B. A retailer or community group as defined in Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, who possesses and complies with all requirements of a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal, may sell consumer fireworks from a temporary structure in this zoning district, but only during the dates and times as allowed under Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, and p… A. Special exception uses, as hereinafter listed, may…
  • Permit, license or registration: …designee. The landscaping plan must be appropriate to Building Permit approval. Site plans in the zone and must be submitted at the…
  • Permit, license or registration: …esthetic, attractive and orderly development of the area. REGULATIONS 12. Screening and Buffering Regulations. Commercial zones shall supply a screening and buffering plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or other City designee, prior to application of a Building Permit. At a minimum the proposed plan shall show screening in compliance with the following: A. Waste collection stations shall meet the Variable Height Screening (S2) requirements of Sect… A. Residential uses are not permitted on the…
  • Permit, license or registration: …the District in providing small scale pedestrian-oriented development. TABLE C – COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (P=Permitted Uses; NP=Non Permitted Uses; SP (Special Uses) C-1B C-2B C-1O C-2O 14. Performance Standards. A. Performance standards regulating commercial development and activity within the City are intended to: (1) Permit commercial land uses to be measured factually and objectively. (2) Ensure that industries and businesses provide methods that protect the community from hazards that are preventable by legitimate processes of control and nuisance eliminations (3) Protect in… C-1S RETAIL BUSINESS USES Agricultural Implement Sales and…

—→ § 166.20 Commercial Districts Permitted Uses Charts · New · read

Zoning § M-1.01 Intent; Zoning § M-1.02 Principal; Zoning § M-1.03 Accessory And Temporary Buildings And Structures; Zoning § M-1.04 Special; Zoning § M-1.05 Area; Zoning § M-1.06 Sign; Zoning § M-1.07 Parking; Zoning § M-1.08 Lighting; Zoning § M-1.09 Landscaping Regulations; Zoning § M-1.10 Special; Zoning § M-1.11 Performance; Zoning § M-1.12 Site; Zoning § M-1.13 Outdoor→ § 166.21 Restricted (Light) Industrial District (M-1) · Merged wording changed (87% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Permit, license or registration: …to the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. AND PLAN REVIEW 12. Site and Plan Review. A. Prior to applying for a Building Permit, all industrial zones must supply a site plan for review by Planning and Zoning Commission, City designee and City Engineer. It is the intent of this section that site plans for the M-1 District are prepared by a designer having professional competence in urban planning. The same provisions under C-1S.12 must apply. STORAGE…
  • New requirement: …suspected noise violation will incur all costs. b. At no point along the boundary of a residential district or along an adjacent lot shall the sound pressure level of any operation or plant exceed the decibel limits in the octave bands designated below. c. Maximum Permitted Sound Level Octave Bank Frequency Cycles…
  • New requirement: …not more than 8 in any 24-hour period. 3. b. In addition, any industrial operation or activity that may cause at any time and at any point along a residential district boundary line, earth borne vibrations in excess of the limits set forth in Column II of the tables in sub-paragraph above is prohibited. c. Vibrations must be expressed as displacement in inches and must be measured with a 3-component measuring system approved by the Zoning… Smoke and Particulate Matter The emission, from all…
  • New requirement: …the Federal Communications Commission. AND PLAN REVIEW The same provisions under C-1S.12 must apply. STORAGE AND SCREENING Council shall require the applicant to engage a qualified designer. The site plan shall follow appropriate design standards. B. A M-1 District plan shall include all of the following: (1) Date, compass point, legend of symbols, and minimum scale 1” = 40′.(written and graphic) (2) Legal description including total area of property. (3) Address, if assigned. (4) Landowner’s and applicant’s name, add… A. Recycling processing facility, provided: 1. The exterior…
  • Text removed: …comply with all state laws and regulations and city ordinances, including, but not limited to, Chapter 122 Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants, as well as National Fire Protection Association Standard 1124 (2006 Edition). 8. regulations. (8) The temporary structure must be removed by July…
  • Text removed: …sources such as automobiles, trucks, airplanes, and railroads. v. At no point along the boundary of a residential district or along an adjacent lot must the sound pressure level of any operation or plant exceed the decibel limits in the octave bands designated below 2.. Vibration (2) Vibration. a. Any industrial operation or activity that must…

Zoning § M-2.01 Intent; Zoning § M-2.02 Principal; Zoning § M-2.03 Accessory And Temporary Buildings And Structures; Zoning § M-2.04 Special; Zoning § M-2.05 Area; Zoning § M-2.06 Sign; Zoning § M-2.07 Parking; Zoning § M-2.08 Lighting; Zoning § M-2.09 Landscaping; Zoning § M-2.11 Performance; Zoning § M-2.12 Site; Zoning § M-2.13 Outdoor→ § 166.22 Heavy Industrial District (M-2) · Merged wording changed (89% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Amount or number: …exterior storage area is no greater than 50% 50%) of the size of the ground floor area…
  • Amount or number: …floor area of the principal structure, or 1500 1500) square feet, whichever is less; and 2. All…
  • Permit, license or registration: …regulations of the federal Communications Commission, is prohibited. AND PLAN REVIEW 12. Site and Plan Review. A. Prior to applying for a Building Permit, all industrial zones must supply a site plan for review by Planning and Zoning Commission, City designee and City Engineer. It is the intent of this section that site plans for the M-2 District are prepared by a designer having professional competence in urban planning. The same provisions under C-1S.12 apply. STORAGE AND…
  • New requirement: …violator will pay all costs of testing. b. At no point along the boundary of a residential district or along an adjacent lot shall the sound pressure level of any operation or plant exceed the decibel limits in the octave bands designated as follows. c. Maximum Permitted Sound Level Octave Bank Frequency ”Cycles…
  • New requirement: …Column I of the following Tables is prohibited. Maximum Permitted Steady-State Vibration Displacement Level Frequency I.* Displacement II.*Displacement (Cycles per Second) (inches) (inches) 0-9 0.0008 0.0004 10-19 0.0005 0.0002 20-29 0.0003 0.0001 30-39 0.0002 0.0001 40-over 0.0001 0.0001 * Steady-state vibrations, for purposes of this Zoning Code, are vibrations that are continuous, or vibrations in discrete impulses more frequent than 100 per… b. In addition, any industrial operation or activity…
  • New requirement: …limits set forth in the following tables. c. Exceptions: Vibrations must be expressed as displacement in inches and must be measured with a 3-component measuring system approved by the Zoning Administrator. d. Exceptions. The following uses and activities must be exempt…

—→ § 166.23 Industrial Districts Permitted Uses Charts · New · read

Zoning § PAD.01 Intent; Zoning § PAD.02 Principal; Zoning § PAD.03 Accessory And Temporary Uses & Structures; Zoning § PAD.04 Special Exception Uses; Zoning § PAD.06 Sign; Zoning § PAD.07 Parking; Zoning § PAD.08 Lighting; Zoning § PAD.09 Landscaping; Zoning § PAD.11 Site; Zoning § PAD.12 Pad→ § 166.24 Planned Development District · Merged largely rewritten (32% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

  • Fee or charge: …zone plan and must be submitted at the time fee or 22 copies of application for the building permit. The plan…
  • Permit, license or registration: …limitations may be lawfully modified as provided by Council with overlay approval. Additionally, all parking lots shall be screened to a minimum standard of S2 pursuant to Chapter 169. J. All lighting shall be provided according to Section 165.07 except as modified by Council with overlay approval. K. Other miscellaneous and supplemental provisions and regulations not covered under Subsection 6 shall conform to Chapter 165 except as modified by Cou… this Ordinance. Accesory and temporary uses or structures…
  • Permit, license or registration: …it will be subject to the entire processing procedure. REGULATIONS Signs are permitted according to procedure outlined in Subsection 7 unless waived by Council. M. Building Permits. No Building Permit shall be issued for the construction, reconstruction, or structural alteration of a building nor shall any use be established or converted nor shall a certificate of occupancy be granted without conformity with the provisions of Section 6. & OFF-STREET LOADING…
  • Permit, license or registration: …of the property. All applications must indicate the authority City, or its designee, shall notify the developer that no Building Permits will be issued until the rate of the owner for the act of execution.…
  • New requirement: …DISTRICT This district intends to encourage innovation and other amenities; and to insure the compatibility of developments with the surrounding urban environment. The Planned Development Overlay Districts are intended to promote developments which would be advantageous to the City and its urban form by permitting project design that will surpass the quality of development resulting from a strict application of the regulations of conventional zoning distr… flexibility in planning the development of land so…
  • New requirement: …encourage innovation and flexibility in planning the development agreement that also excludes those specified land uses shall be adopted previously to or concurrently with the adoption of the overlay district. B. A mixture of land so that development is compatible with…

Zoning § P-1.01 Intent; Zoning § P-1.02 Principal; Zoning § P-1.03 Accessory; Zoning § P-1.05 Areas; Zoning § P-1.06 Sign; Zoning § P-1.07 Parking; Zoning § P-1.08 Lighting; Zoning § P-1.09 Landscaping; Zoning § P-1.10 Special→ § 166.25 Public Use (P-1) · Merged wording changed (89% same words) · compare the texts

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

Zoning § 4.01 Intent; Zoning § 4.02 Existing Structures And Uses→ § 166.26 Non-Conforming Uses · Merged minor wording (95% same words) · compare the texts

Zoning § 5.01 Intent; Zoning § 5.02 Permits; Zoning § 5.05 Special Fences→ § 166.27 Fence And Hedge Regulations · Merged wording changed (72% same words) · compare the texts

  • Permit, license or registration: …be presented to the City Clerk before the Clerk will issue issuance of a permit. 3. Location. A. Fences and hedges shall be located so no part thereof is within 3 feet of an alley or street right-of-way. B. Unless a fence agreement is entered into pursuant to Subsection 2(B), above, a permitted fence shall be located entirely within the permit. A. Swimming Pools located outdoors with…
  • New requirement: …City Clerk before the Clerk will issue the permit. confines of the property lot lines under the stipulations of Item A. Hedges and bushes must stay 3 feet off of all property lot lines and shall also follow the stipulations of Item A. C. Fences shall be placed so that it does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and their safety and sight distances. If a fence violates this requirement the owner shall remove it. 4. Height Restriction… A. Swimming Pools located outdoors with a depth…
  • New requirement: …3 feet of an alley or street right-of-way. (2) A fence is not required for swimming pools if such pool is equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) F1346. B. Barbed wire and electric fences must meet…
  • Text removed: …Agreement, in recordable format, that outlines the materials the fence will be constructed from, the location of the fence, the height of the fence, and the agreement of both property owners to terms of the agreement. 2. used for construction. (2) The agreement must be filed with the County…

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