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 4. Restricted Permitted Uses. Restricted uses, as hereinafter listed in Section 166.20, may be allowed subject to the issuance of a restricted use permit by the Zoning Administrator, as required by Section 165.30. Restricted uses may be required to meet more restrictive site and structural provisions if it is determined such requirements are necessary. 5. Special Exception Uses. Special exceptions, as hereinafter listed in Section 166.20, may be allowed subject to the issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.27(7). Special exceptions may be required to meet more restrictive site and structure provisions if the Council, acting upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, determines that such requirements are necessary for the public health safety, and general welfare 6. Area Requirements. The minimum area that may constitute a separate or detached part of the C-2 District on the Official Zoning Map, or subsequent amendments to the map, must be two acres. However, land zoned in the C-1A, C-1B, C-3, or C-1S Districts that immediately abuts or is directly across the street from land zoned in the C-2, may be included in the calculations in meeting the minimum requirements. The minimum area, setback, density, and maximum height, may be as prescribed in Section 166.20; provided however, the following requirements shall be applied when applicable: A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, shall be 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 shall be 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, shall be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein. Commercial Setbacks C-2B Community Business District Interior Maximum Minimum Front Corner Rear Floor Major Minimum Side Height of Lot Yard Yard Yard Area Category Lot Area Yard Principal Width Setback Setback Setback Ratio Setback Use Retail Business N/A N/A 30′ 15′ 30′ 30′ 0.8 45′ Uses Service Uses N/A N/A 30′ 15′ 30′ 30′ 0.8 45′ Office Uses N/A N/A 30′ 15′ 30′ 30′ 0.8 45′ Health Medical 20,000 and Care 150′ 50′ 15′ 30′ 40′ 0.25 45′ sq.ft. Facilities Agricultural 5 acres 300′ 50′ 15′ 30′ 40′ 0.15 35v Uses Public, Education, and N/A N/A 30′ 15′ 30′ 30′ 0.8 35′ Utility Uses Recreation and Social N/A N/A 30′ 15′ 30′ 30′ 0.8 35′ Facilities Uses Senior Housing 1,090 150′ 30′ 10′ 30′ 30′ 0.8 45′ CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1650 -