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Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT
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Dated September 15, 2026City Council — work session, September 15, 2026 718 pages
Ord. 1983-117, Ord. 2018-437, Ord. 2010-302, Ord. 2012-309, Ord. 2007-288, Ord. 2012-313, Ord. 2007-287, Ord. 2018-433, Ord. 2019-446, Ord. 2012-319, Ord. 69
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Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters.CHAPTER 166 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(7) The temporary structure and its use must comply with all
State, federal, and local laws and regulations.
(8) The temporary structure must be removed by July 15 of each
year.
4. Restricted 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 for public health, safety, and general welfare.
5. Special Exception Uses. Special exception uses, as hereinafter listed, may be
allowed subject to the issuance of special exception permits in accordance with the
provisions of Section 165.27(7). Refer to Section 166.20 for a listing of Special Use
Exceptions. 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 area 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-3 District on the Official Zoning Map or subsequent
amendments to the map must be five acres. The minimum area, setback, density, and
maximum height, must be as prescribed in Section 166.19; provided however, the
following requirements must be applied when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must 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 must
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, must be
required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard
requirement stated herein.
Commercial Setbacks
C-3 General Commercial District Office and Research
Major Minimum Minimum Front Interior Corner Rear Floor Maximum
Category Lot Area Lot Yard Side Yard Yard Area Height of
Width Setback Yard Setback Setback Ratio Principal
Setback Use
Retail Business 40,000 sf 150′ 30′ 10′ 30′ 20′ 0.5 35′
Uses
Service Uses 40,000 sf 150′ 30′ 10′ 30′ 20′ 0.5 35′
Office Uses 10,000 sf 80′ 30′ 10′ 25′ 30′ 0.5 40′
Health Medical 20,000 sf 150′ 50′ 15′ 30′ 40′ 0.25 35′
&
Care Facilities
Public, NA NA 30′ 15′ 30′ 30′ 0.4 35′
Education &
Utility Uses
Recreation & NA NA 30′ 50′ 75′ 75′ 0.5 35′
Social
Facilities Uses
Miscellaneous 5 acres 300′ 75′ 50′ 75′ 50′ 0.5 35′
Uses
CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA
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Sources
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