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 166.04 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ESTATE FAMILY (R-1E). 1. Description of District. The section intends to protect existing agricultural and other non-intensive uses to prevent premature development and non-orderly encroachment of higher intensity urban uses and to help guide urban growth into suitable areas. The district also intends to maintain and enhance agricultural operations and preserve agricultural lands used for crop production or for raising livestock, and to serve as a holding zone for lands where future urban expansion is possible, but not appropriate due to the lack of urban facilities and services. The preservation of agricultural land intends to prevent urban sprawl, control the public costs of providing urban services, and reduce urban-rural conflicts that arise because of premature development of rural areas. The district also intends to preserve open space and natural resource areas. 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family. B. Agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming, poultry farming, livestock farming, general farming, truck gardening, and other agricultural activities. C. Those structures essential to farming operations not otherwise restricted within this Zoning Code. D. Parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas. E. Churches and temples. 3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11. A. Private garages. B. Farm buildings incidental to agricultural uses. C. Private greenhouses or plant nurseries not operated for commercial purposes. D. Private swimming pools. E. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided, however, such buildings are in compliance with the provisions of Section 165.25. 4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1E, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustments. A. Public utilities. B. Recreational development, seasonal use, or temporary use. C. Roadside stand for sale of produce raised on the premises. D. Dog kennels and dog runs. E. Greenhouses and plant nurseries operated for commercial purposes. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1531 -