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

CHAPTER 166 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP C. C-2 General Commercial District D. C-3 Commercial District Office and Research E. C-1S Commercial Specialized District Downtown Center 3. Industrial District A. M-1 Light Industrial B. M-2 Heavy Industrial 4. Planned Area Development A. PAD Planned Area Developments 5. Public Zoning A. Public Uses 166.02 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. The locations and boundaries of these districts are shown on the Official Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter on it, is hereby adopted by reference and declared a part of this Code. 1. Identification. The Official Zoning Map must have the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Clerk, with the following statement: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Ordinance No. 2007-287 of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, passed on November 14, 2007.” 2. Filing and Posting. The Official Zoning Map, or a true copy of it, must be on file in the office of the Clerk, and it is the final authority on the correct zoning status of the land, water areas, buildings, and other structures in the City. 3. Changes in Official Zoning Map. A. If in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.31 “Administration and Enforcement and Section 165.32 “Violations and Penalties” of this Zoning Code and Section 414.4 of the Code of Iowa, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, the changes must be entered on the map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Council, with an entry on the Official Zoning Map as follows: “By official action of the City Council, the following changes were made on the Official Zoning Map.” The changes made must be shown by ordinance number and date of publication. No amendment of this Zoning Code that involves matters portrayed on the Official Zoning Map will not become effective until after the change and entry are made on the map. B. Replacement of the Official Zoning Map. In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Council may adopt an ordinance approving a new Official Zoning Map that will supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction must have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment. The new Official Zoning Map must be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Clerk, and containing the following words: “This is to certify that this Official CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1516 -