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 5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1D; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable: A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein. B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein. C. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements. 6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter 167. 7. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06. 8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07. 9. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of new construction, the R-1D District requires a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone and must be submitted at the time of application for a Building Permit. The plan is subject to review and approval of the City. Applicants in the R-1D District must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan. 10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district: B. Maximum Occupants. The maximum number of persons who may occupy a dwelling is limited to three persons for each bedroom in the dwelling. The Titleholder may not allow the number of occupants to exceed this limit. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1564 -