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

CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS 2. The setbacks for all towers must comply with all applicable zoning code regulations for the district where the tower is located. 3. The Board of Adjustment may impose additional setback requirements in conjunction with the approval of a special exception permit. 4. Any tower in excess of 125 feet in height may not be located closer than 500 feet from an existing, inhabited residential structure regardless of the district where the structure is located. 5. The applicant must demonstrate that no reasonable co-location options exist to provide the desired service. 6. The application must include a site plan, certificate of liability insurance, engineer’s certification of the building plans, and such other provisions as the Board of Adjustment may require in its discretion. 165.23 EAVES OR STRUCTURAL OVERHANGS. May extend out to three feet beyond the setback requirement, provided they are two or more feet, from the lot line. 165.24 LOTS ON CUL-DE-SACS. Lots on cul-de-sacs shall contain the minimum area as required in the lot’s district. Minimum frontage shall be 30 feet (chord length). Lots shall maintain the minimum width required in the lots’ district at the front yard building setback line. 165.25 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES. Upon notice provided with the submission of an application for a Building Permit an applicant may provide temporary housing for one person at a construction site so long as the occupant is involved in the construction project; the temporary quarters are safe and habitable; and the occupancy shall not exceed the reasonable time to complete the construction project and in no event shall the time exceed 30 days. If the applicant meets these criteria, the temporary housing shall not violate this Code, other provisions herein notwithstanding. 165.26 FEES. Fees directed by this Zoning Code shall be set by resolution of the Council and shall be paid at the time of application and prior to any issuance of a permit. 165.27 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. 1. Creation and Membership. A Board of Adjustment is hereby established. The Board consists of five members to be appointed for a term of five years excepting that when the Board is first created one member shall be appointed for a term of five. No member of the Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, or any City employee may be a member of the Board of Adjustment. At least three of the five must not be involved in the business of purchasing or selling real estate. A chairperson is elected by a majority vote of the members of the Board. Members of the Board of Adjustment may be removed from office by the Council for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. Vacancies will be filled by the Council for the unexpired term of the member affected. 2. Meetings and Proceedings. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules necessary to conduct its affairs, and in keeping with the provisions of this Code. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at other times as the Board may determine. Members of the Board of Adjustment are not at liberty to discuss any appeals or applications outside the bounds of a meeting, and like judges, they shall CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1502 -