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 Council a recommendation regarding the application within 45 days of receipt of the application. F. Following receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Council shall schedule a public hearing for an upcoming regular meeting of the Council. The Clerk shall cause notice of the public hearing to be published at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing but not more than 20 in the Council’s official newspaper. In addition, the Zoning Administrator shall provide notice to all property owners within 200 feet of the proposed parcel for which rezoning has been requested. Notice to adjacent property owners shall be at least seven days in advance of the hearing. G. The Council shall hold a public hearing following the required publication of notice. H. The Council shall make a determination on the approval or denial of the application following the public hearing or shall continue to the decision until a future meeting of the Council. Unless agreed upon by the City and the applicant a decision shall be made by the Council within 45 days following the receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. I. In making a decision the Council shall be required to approve the re- zoning request by a three-fourths approval of the Council when the following occur: (1) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends disapproval of the rezoning request. (2) Prior to the Council’s public hearing or during the public hearing the Council is presented with a petition which is signed by 20 percent or more of the owners within 200 feet of the proposed parcel requesting rezoning. (3) Prior to the Council’s public hearing or during the public hearing the Council is presented with a petition which is signed by 20 percent or more of the owners of property that is included in the rezoning request. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1518 -