Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE 156.01 Short Title 156.12 Rules and Regulations 156.02 Purpose 156.13 Appeals Boards; Variances and Appeals 156.03 Definitions 156.14 Notice of Violation 156.04 Scope of Provision 156.15 Designation and Registration of Designated Agent 156.05 Compliance with State Law 156.16 Certificate of Structure Compliance and Rental 156.06 Administration and Enforcement Official Permit 156.07 Inspection 156.17 Minimum Structure Standards for All Dwellings 156.08 Access by Owner or Operator for Maintenance 156.18 Minimum Structure Standards for All Rental Housing 156.09 Emergency Orders 156.19 Responsibilities of Owners 156.10 Placarding of Structures; Condemnation 156.20 Responsibilities of Occupants Referrals 156.21 Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Section 156.11 Fees 882.109(a) - (I); Housing Quality Standards 156.01 SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and designated as the Tiffin Housing Code, hereinafter referred to as the “Housing Code.” 156.02 PURPOSE. It is hereby declared that the purpose of the Tiffin Housing Code is to ensure that housing facilities and conditions are of the quality necessary to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare not only of those persons utilizing the housing, but the general public as well. It is hereby further declared that the purpose of this chapter is to determine the responsibilities of owners, operators, occupants, and the City necessary to maintain and administer the standards of the Housing Code. 156.03 DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply. Whenever the words “dwelling,” “dwelling unit,” “rooming house,” “rooming unit,” “Type III dwelling unit,” and “premises” are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof.” Whenever the term “dwelling unit” is used in this chapter, it shall include Type III dwelling units. 1. Words beginning with “A” A. “Accessory structure” means a detached structure not used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants. B. “Adjoining grade” means the elevation of the ground which extends five feet from the perimeter of the dwelling. C. “Appurtenance” means that which is directly or indirectly connected or accessory to a thing. D. “Attic” means any story situated, wholly or partly, within the roof and so designed, arranged, or built to be used for business, storage, or habitation. 2. Words beginning with “B” A. “Basement” means a portion or story of a building, next below the first or main floor, which may or may not be considered habitable space. B. “Bath” means a bathtub or shower stall installed in compliance with the State Plumbing Code. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1321 -