Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Land Use Single-family development: The primary low-density residential development type in Tiffin will likely be single- family unattached development. This housing type is recommended throughout the future growth area as shown as Residential on the Future Land Use Map. In addition, any infill development within the built community, should focus first on single-family dwelling units. They should be located on vacant and already platted lots within the existing community wherever possible as well as within new development within the existing city-limits. In addition, the city should allow dilapidated houses to be razed and new housing development to take its place. Any new house should fit within the fabric of the existing neighborhood. Multi-family development: Specific areas for multi-family development are not shown on the Future Land Use Map. However, appropriate mixed-use residential development can be an asset to a community, and due to market conditions with Tiffin located near the University of Iowa in Iowa City, multi-family development will likely continue. Yet, based on results from the town meetings and survey, residents felt a small-town feel was important. As the rapid growth rate continues, the city should keep its small town atmosphere by maintaining lower densities where possible. With that in mind, the following general policies will help foster multi-family development throughout the residential growth areas: 1) Higher density multi-family residential development should buffer lower density single-family residential development from higher impact commercial or industrial uses. 2) Higher density multi-family residential development should buffer lower density single-family residential development from arterial or collector streets. 3) Lower densities, including primarily single-family unattached residential development, should occur further away from high impact uses and arterial or collector streets. City of Tiffin, City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan 58