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 166.21 RESTRICTED (LIGHT) INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M-1). 1. Description of District. The M-1 District is intended to control the development of lands to be used by industrial firms that have high standards of performance and that can locate in close proximity to business uses, and in locations convenient to residential areas, without creating nuisances. The district regulations are designed to permit the operations of most manufacturing, wholesaling, and warehousing activities with adequate protection to adjacent district uses and sufficient control of external effects to protect one industry from another. Some retail uses are permitted that service the industrial uses within the industrial area or that do not depend upon intensive visits of retail customers. In this district, outdoor storage must be completely screened and all industrial operations must be in an enclosed building. 2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter enumerated, must be permitted in the M-1 District only in accordance with conditions specified. Only those uses specifically listed must be considered permitted uses, and no building or lot may be devoted to any use other than a use permitted hereunder, with the exception of the permitted principal uses and structures as listed in Section 166.23. 3. Accessory and Temporary Buildings and Structures. A. Accessory and temporary buildings or structures are permitted according to the provisions of Section 165.11 and Section 165.25. B. A retailer or community group as defined in Charter 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 Code of Iowa shall be furnished to the Building Official. (5) If the retailer or community group does not own the land where the temporary structure is proposed to be located they shall provide proof of consent from all current property owners. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1709 -