Draft chapter 168: Landscaping and Tree Standards
§ 168.01 Purpose And Application Of Provisions
The 2026 draft's § 168.01 beside the current code's Zoning § 16.01: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
Zoning § 16.01 Purpose And Application Of Provisions
A. The intent of this section is to encourage the retention of existing trees and to provide for the planting of new trees along streets, on two-family, multi-family and group living residential properties, and to provide planting and maintenance standards for required trees and landscaping. Trees and landscaping provide shade, reduce heat island effects in paved areas, improve the appearance of Tiffin streets and create attractive and functional living environments that will protect and enhance property values. Standards for screening and buffering are contained in Section 17, "Screening and Buffering Standards", of this zoning ordinance.
B. A landscaping plan must be submitted with the preliminary site plan.
C. Applicability: 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 for a use without conformity with the provisions of the tree regulations.
D. The landscaping and tree standards will be applied throughout the zoning ordinance, when this Section is specifically referenced.
2026 draft
§ 168.01 Purpose And Application Of Provisions
1. The intent of this chapter is to encourage the retention of existing trees and to provide for the planting of new trees along streets, on two-family, multi-family and group living residential properties, and to provide planting and maintenance standards for required trees and landscaping. Trees and landscaping provide shade, reduce heat island effects in paved areas, improve the appearance of the City streets and create attractive and functional living environments that will protect and enhance property values. Standards for screening and buffering are contained in Chapter 169.
2. A landscaping plan must be submitted with the preliminary site plan.
3. Applicability: 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 for a use without conformity with the provisions of the tree regulations.
4. The landscaping and tree standards will be applied throughout the Zoning Code, when this section is specifically referenced.
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