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 166.09 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MEDIUM-DENSITY TWO-FAMILY (R-2). 1. Description of District. The R-2 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density two-family residential neighborhoods. The R-2 District intends to allow for attached single-family dwellings joined together on a common boundary line with a common wall between units. This district is protected from encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family and two-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. Family group care homes. G. 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. B. Private swimming pools. C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes. D. Garden houses. E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11. F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25. 4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-2 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. E. Bed and breakfast houses. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1571 -