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 site during the planned development process and limited by Council with the overlay approval. (3) Uses Allowed on Properties Zoned Commercial C-2B. All uses planned in developments zoned C-2B shall comply with the underlying C-2B District. (4) Uses on Properties Zoned Industrial M-1 and M-2. The following use types are allowed: industrial, office, commercial, public, open space, and accessory uses, such as parking to serve such primary uses. Residential land uses are not allowed. 4. Development Standards. A. The minimum size area for an OPD District shall be five acres unless significant site restrictions apply. Except as provided in Subsection 3, residential and mixed use applications for sites that are less than five acres may also be considered in the event the project includes a minimum of 13 dwelling units. B. The general development standards established in this Zoning Code, City design standards, and the specific development for construction standards for each underlying district must be followed unless specifically modified by the Council with the approval of the OPD District. C. Variations in the dimensional requirements of the underlying base zone may be necessary in order to facilitate the provision of desired neighborhood amenities or open space; to preserve or protect natural, historic, or cultural features; to achieve compatibility with surrounding development; or to create a distinctive or innovative neighborhood environment for area residents. Therefore, the dimensional requirements of the underlying base zone may be modified, or waived, provided the standards for modified developments set for in this Zoning Code are met. D. The density and design of the planned development shall be compatible with or complimentary to adjacent developments in terms of land use, building mass and scale, relative amount of open space, traffic circulation, and general layout. E. The development will not overload existing streets and utilities. F. The development will not adversely affect views, light, air, property values and privacy of neighboring properties any more than would a conventional development. G. The combination of land uses and building types, any variation from the underlying zoning requirements or from City design standards will be in the public interest, in harmony with the purpose of this Zoning Code, and with other building regulations of the City. H. Signs shall conform to Chapter 167 except as modified by Council with the overlay approval. I. Parking and loading shall be provided according to Section 165.06 except as modified by Council with overlay approval. Additionally, all parking lots shall be screened to a minimum standard of S2 pursuant to Chapter 169. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1760 -