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 this zoning district must comply with all of the performance standards herein set forth. C. Procedure. Uses, buildings, or structures required to comply with this provision must make a showing of probable compliance with these performance standards prior to undertaking any alteration. The showing must be in the form of a letter submitted with the zoning application (or building application if proper industrial zoning already exists) prepared by a professional engineer, licensed by the State, certifying that the use, building, or structure complies with all industrial performance standard requirements. The letter must be based on the engineer’s personal scrutiny of the site and proposed use or alteration, and must have analytical foundation in accepted engineering principles. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require the applicant to submit any or all of the following: (1) A plot plan showing the location of all present and proposed structures, drives, parking lots, waste disposal areas, bulk storage areas, streets, streams, or other significant features on or within 200 feet of the proposed site. (2) A description of the activity to be conducted regarding waste products, external effects, or other conditions that are regulated herein; provided, however, that the applicant must not be required to reveal any trade secrets or sufficient detail with regard to a process that would cause any secret process or manufacturing procedure for a closely guarded proprietary compound or product to become public knowledge and be available to competitors. (3) The type and location of abatement devices to control, or recording instruments to measure conformance with required standards, not including devices and instruments that are inherent in the manufacturing process. (4) Such other data and certification as may reasonably be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission to reach a determination. (5) All information and evidence submitted in applications to indicate conformity to performance standards shall constitute a certification and an agreement on the part of the applicant that the proposed use can and will conform to such standards at all times. D. Administrative Options. The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve and authorize the establishment of the use, building, or structure if all pertinent provisions of this Zoning Code and other applicable ordinances are complied with. If, however, the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that the proposed use, building, or structure may not comply with performance standards, they may inform the applicant that either more information is necessary or that an independent engineering analysis of the proposed use, building, or structure is required prior to final Council approval. E. Need for Independent Engineering Analysis. If the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that reason exists to doubt the compliance with any applicable performance standard provision, a State licensed professional engineer of the City’s choosing (but acceptable to the petitioner) CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1712 -