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 166.19 COMMERCIAL SPECIALIZED DISTRICT DOWNTOWN CENTER (C-1S). 1. Description of District. This district intends to facilitate opportunities for small-scale, pedestrian-oriented developments and the potential for mixed-use developments, including: retail, office, or second and third-story residential, in a manner that reinforces the character of existing uses in areas situated around the block to include U.S. Highway 6, Grant Street, 2nd Street, and Summerhays Street. This district intends to encourage wide sidewalks, street trees, ornamental lighting, street furniture, and public meeting places to help create a community atmosphere. The types of uses encouraged in this district include retail trade, commercial services, offices, cultural events, recreational options, governmental buildings, and possible second and third-story residential dwellings. The C-1S District intends to accomplish these goals through the regulation of uses, lot, and bulk standards, development design guidelines, and environment standards conducive to select areas of the City. 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. As identified in Section 166.20. B. Second story apartments. C. Third story apartments. D. Residential basement apartments provided they comply with the current building code. 3. Accessory and Temporary Buildings and Structures. A. Accessory and temporary uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11 and Section 165.25. B. A retailer or community group as defined in Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, who possesses and complies with all requirements of a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal, may sell consumer fireworks from a temporary structure in this zoning district, but only during the dates and times as allowed under Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa, and provided there is also compliance with the following: (1) For purposes of Paragraph B, “temporary structure” means a tent, canopy, stand, or similar enclosure that is not permanently affixed to the land, which is not intended for permanent use, and is erected for the sole purpose of retail sales of consumer fireworks. (2) The temporary structure and site plan for the temporary structure and its use must be approved by the Building Official. (3) Proof of a valid and current license, and any additional requirements which are a part thereof, issued by the State Fire Marshal, shall be furnished to the Building Official, with a copy of any application for the license, and any attachments, provided to the State Fire Marshal. (4) Proof of maintenance of commercial general liability insurance required by Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa shall be furnished to the Building Official. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1681 -