Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Land Use • Provide community recreational and open space. This will lead to the protection of open space in and around the city as well as providing neighborhood recreation opportunities. In addition, the city should focus on preserving significant natural features of the landscape as permanent, common open space, including park space and trails along creeks and streams. Current development patterns can lead to the degradation of the area’s natural environment by subdividing all property into private lots. The city should ensure that open space and recreational areas are preserved and that future development is consistent with the small town feel of the city. Tools: Land Use Plan, Subdivision Ordinance Key Players: City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, City Engineer • Ensure proper storm drainage. Each new development impacts existing development with storm water run- off. The city must ensure each new development disposes of storm water run-off though properly planned storm sewers, culverts and/or on site drainage ponds so as to have no impact with existing developments. In addition, there is currently a push to incorporate innovative “green” methods of storm water drainage that utilize rain gardens and other techniques to reduce storm water run-off. Tools: Subdivision Ordinance, Design Standards Key Players: City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Administrator, City Engineer, Public Works Coordinator City of Tiffin, City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan 61