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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
(6) The use of the temporary structure may not adversely impact
the surrounding area and land uses, which must still comply with all
City Code requirements.
(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. Special Exception Uses. Special exception uses listed below may be allowed
subject to the issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of
Section 165.27(7). Special exception uses 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 to
the public health, safety, and general welfare.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum area that may constitute a separate or
detached part of the M-1 District on the Official Zoning Map or subsequent
amendments to the Zoning Map must be three acres. However, land zoned in the M-2
District that immediately abuts or is directly across the street from land zoned in the
M-1 District, may be included in the calculation of area meeting the minimum
requirements. The minimum area, setback, density, and maximum height, must be as
prescribed in the following table and in compliance with the following requirements
when applicable.
M-1 Light Industrial District Area Requirements
Lot Width ft.
Corner Yard
Interior Side
Lot Area Sq.
Front Yard
Floor Area
Rear Yard
Setback ft.
Setback ft.
Setback ft.
Setback ft.
Maximum
Minimum
Minimum
Height of
Principal
Category
Major
Ratio
Yard
ft.
Industrial Uses 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 10 45
Warehouse and
Wholesale 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 1 45
Uses
Service Uses 10,000 80 40 10 30 0.8 45
Retail Business
10,000 80 40 10 30 30 0.8 45
Uses
Office Uses 10,000 80 40 30 0.8 45
Agricultural
5 acres 300 50 30 30 40 0.015 35
Uses
Recreation and
Social 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 1.0 45
Facilities
Public,
Education, or 10,000 80 40 10 30 30 0.8 45
Utility Uses
Land
Excavation or 20 acres 500 150 75 75 75 0.02 35
Utility Uses
Radio and TV
5 acres 300 50 15 30 40 0.05 200
Station Towers
Miscellaneous
20,000 100 40 15 30 40 1 45
Uses
CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA
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Sources
- revize: Tiffin City Code - DRAFT (gFbbE0YR86eHDItZtXhZZqxLfknUlz.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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