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 166.05 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1A). 1. Description of District. The R-1A District intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single- family residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density. A. R-1A. The R-1A Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family. B. Churches and temples. C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools. D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes. E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums. F. Day care facilities. 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, only when an attached garage does not exist. B. Private swimming pools. C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes. D. Garden sheds. E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11. F. Temporary uses or structures uses in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25. 4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1A District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment. A. Cemetery or mausoleum. B. Public utilities. C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit. D. Long-term care facilities. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1539 -