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 4. Special Exception Uses. Special exception uses, as hereinafter listed, are allowed subject to the issuance of special exception use permits in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.27(7). Refer to Section 166.23 for a listing of special exception uses permitted. Special exception uses must 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-2 District on the Official Zoning Map or subsequent amendments to the Official Zoning Map must be three acres. However, land in the M- 1 District that immediately abuts or is directly across the street from land zoned in the M-2 District, may be included in the calculation of area in 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: 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. M-2 Heavy Industrial District Area Requirements Lot Width ft. Corner Yard Interior Side Lot Area Sq. Floor Area Rear Yard Setback ft. Front Yard Maximum Setback ft. Setback ft. Setback ft. Height of Principal Minimum Minimum Category Major Ratio Yard ft. Industrial Uses 30,000 100 40 15 30 40 1 45 Warehouse and Wholesale 30,000 100 40 15 30 40 1 45 Uses Service Uses 10,000 80 40 10 30 30 0.8 45 Retail Business Uses 10,000 80 40 10 30 30 0.8 45 Office Uses 10,000 80 40 30 0.8 45 Recreation and Social 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 0.5 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 CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1728 -