Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Land Use Zoning Ordinance Zoning is the most important tool to implement a comprehensive plan. This method works by regulating various aspects of how land may be used. Zoning’s name is derived from dividing areas of a city into zones, or districts. Certain uses of land are permitted in each zone according to specific standards recommended by the planning and zoning commission and adopted by the City Council. Tiffin has a zoning ordinance currently in place. After the Comprehensive Plan is adopted, the zoning ordinance should be thoroughly reviewed and updated to ensure the standards are working in conjunction with the goals and objectives contained in this Plan. Subdivision Ordinance A subdivision ordinance is a tool the city uses to enforce standards so that land subdivision occurs in a beneficial manner. The platting requirements in the Tiffin subdivision ordinance specify the criteria for subdividing land throughout the community. Simply put, subdivision is a process in which land is legally described and is converted into building lots. It involves the division of a tract of land into smaller parcels and usually involves the creation of streets and other infrastructure improvements such as water and sewer systems, sidewalks, and street lighting. The subdivision ordinance is a very effective tool for enforcing growth policies. Like the zoning ordinance, Tiffin should review and update its subdivision ordinance to be consistent with the goals and objectives contained in this Plan. City of Tiffin, City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan 49