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

CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS C. Mercury Vapor Lamps. No lamps utilizing mercury vapor shall be permitted. 8. Non-Conforming Uses. A. Luminaries lawfully in place prior to the date of this section but that do not conform to the requirements and standards of this section shall be considered legal non-conforming uses. B. Legal non-conforming luminaries that meet the performance standards for foot- candle levels and screening requirements of this section but may exceed the physical standards such as height or setbacks herein may continue and are not subject to ameliorization requirements: (1) Legal non-conforming illumination systems that were not part of a specific approved lighting plan shall be brought into conformity with the criteria and standards set forth herein when the illumination system is to be replaced or modified to greater than 50 percent of its replacement value, based on the total project implementation cost. The elements for calculating the value of the illumination system are set forth below. (2) The value of the illumination system shall include the total value of the physical improvements such as luminaries, lamps, poles, wiring, and other elements and must include the value of the site area improvements where the luminaries and supporting elements are located such as parking lots, loading areas, aisles, driveways sidewalks, landscaped areas, and others. Total replacement cost shall include the design costs for the illumination system, material costs for the system elements, and the total construction cost to install the system. (3) Legal non-conforming luminaries that exceed the foot-candle standards set forth in Section 165.07(5)(A)(2) and direct light or glare towards streets, parking lots, residences, or property lines and result in a problematic or dangerous condition shall be either shielded, redirected or otherwise modified to meet the requirements of this section within 60 days of notification, or apply for an extension of the time period for compliance or apply for a variation with a specific time period for amortization. 9. Special Uses and Variances. A. Special Use Permits. To receive a special use permit, a proposed lighting plan shall meet the requirements of Section 165.07(3). B. Variations. A lighting proposal requiring a variation shall also be required to secure a special use permit. 165.08 ANNEXED TERRITORY. Any area of proposed annexation to the City shall be zoned by the City after a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to annexation. Any applicant for annexation must include a requested zoning classification along with the application for annexation. The notice of annexation must include the applicant’s requested zoning classification. If the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation for acceptance of the annexation to the Council, it must include a recommendation of zoning also. If the Council accepts the annexation, it must designate the CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1498 -