Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Executive Summary ECICOG, in partnership with the City of Tiffin, provided coordination, planning and facilitation support and identified city-wide recommendations and strategies for the long-term growth and development of the city. Efforts focused on important opportunities to advance growth through the year 2030. These efforts included a community visioning process; the development of strategies addressing business development and infrastructure; and a discussion of future housing issues and needs. This document also contains information essential for future planning efforts in the city, including land use policies and objectives. It will serve as a coordinated guide for continued planning and development in order to manage growth and make the most efficient possible use of the city’s resources. It can also serve as a reference and guide to other research or grantsmanship carried out by city leaders for the general betterment of the community. In addition, this Comprehensive Plan - which was originally adopted in 2014 - utilizes the State of Iowa Smart Planning legislation. The legislation, adopted by the State in 2010, established 10 Smart Planning principles and 13 smart planning elements which helped guide the planning process. In 2018, the plan underwent an update to facilitate the continued growth of the community. Most of the plan’s goals and policies remained from the 2014 edition. However, census data was updated when possible, as well as minor changes to the future land use map and the plan’s text to reflect Tiffin’s growing population. ECICOG appreciates the efforts of the Tiffin Planning Committee members who have contributed their time and ideas to the formulation of this plan. Also, special thanks should go to many citizens of the community. Their input has made this document a pertinent and meaningful plan which represents the needs and desires of the people in and around Tiffin. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 5