Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Infrastructure Storm Sewer System The city’s storm sewer system consists of a combination of storm sewers, ditches, culverts, and storm water management facilities (i.e. - detention basins) throughout the community. As Tiffin continues to grow, storm water management will become a greater concern for the city and its residents. State and Federal regulations also continue to increase with respect to managing storm water and associated erosion control. All new developments are required to provide storm water management facilities to reduce potential adverse impacts due to flooding associated with the increased impervious areas normally associated with development. In order to function properly, these facilities need regular maintenance, which can be both expensive and time consuming. Tiffin should continue to review policies on storm water management practices to ensure that they are both effective and in accordance with current regulations. Consideration should be given to such things as developing fewer and larger regional detention basins and requiring other practices that promote storm water infiltration (in lieu of or in addition to constructing small detention basins) such as rain gardens and amended soils. Many surrounding communities have now adopted, or are currently considering, a storm water utility to help fund development and maintenance of these facilities. Tiffin should consider if this is a feasible revenue source, particular as larger commercial properties are developed. Over the course of the planning period, Tiffin should monitor storm water drainage problems within the community and correct the problems as necessary. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 36