Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Land Use Land Use Map The future land use map is generalized, but indicates the relative size, and location of land required to accommodate future growth. This map should be consulted prior to any decision regarding a proposed development or a request for a change in zoning. Doing so adds validity to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s and City Council’s decisions when considering planning requests. This review, along with adopted procedural requirements of the Commission and Council, and those in the Code of Iowa, should assist the city when faced with a legal confrontation about zoning and land use decisions. The Future Land Use Map contains the following land use designations for the future development of the City of Tiffin: Residential: This includes all uses of land for residential dwelling, including single-family and multi-family developments. Policies for specific locations of multi-family developments are on page 57. Commercial: This category includes future commercial businesses around the community - where products, goods or services are sold and exchanged. Included are retail stores, business offices, service stations, amusement, food and other service establishments. These commercial uses are generally larger uses, supported by collector or arterial traffic. Industrial: This category includes future industrial uses that involve the application of labor to materials to produce a product that is not normally sold to the ultimate consumer on the premises. Park: This category includes property that serves the recreational needs of the residents of Tiffin. This includes land that is maintained, generally, in its natural state, landscaped or otherwise, for recreational use. City of Tiffin, City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan 63