Zoning Ordinance, Section 16

§ 16.02 Definitions

The text in force on February 21, 2017, and every version since 2010.

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.

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16.02 DEFINITIONS

As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply: PLANT MATERIALS: Any form of plant vegetation PUBLIC PLACE: Includes public parks, city right of way or any other public property owned or controlled by the City and dedicated to public use. PUBLIC UTILITY: A business or service engaged in regularly supplying the public with some commodity or service of public consequence and need. STREET: The improved portion of public right of way primarily intended for vehicle travel, including alleys.

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TREES: Any woody vegetation.

Ord. 2017-394, adopted February 21, 2017; in effect on publication (publication date not recorded) · source page

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