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 J. All lighting shall be provided according to Section 165.07 except as modified by Council with overlay approval. K. Other miscellaneous and supplemental provisions and regulations not covered under Subsection 6 shall conform to Chapter 165 except as modified by Council with the overlay approval. L. Solid Waste Collection Handling. (1) Collection Stations. Unless individual solid waste collection is provided for each dwelling or business within the development, dumpsters or collection stands consisting of a holder or rack on an impervious slab must be provided within 300 feet of every building they serve. Container stands must be designed to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them. Collection stations must be screened from adjacent dwellings to the S3 standard pursuant to Chapter 169. (2) Collection receptacles shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit disposal of all solid wastes. M. All private improvements shall be constructed to the same City standards as if it were a public improvement, except where specifically modified by Council with the overlay approval. 5. Standards for Modified Developments. The following standards are to be used by the City when evaluating a planned development when modifications to the underlying zoning requirements or to City design standards are requested. When multiple principal use buildings will be located on a common lot, imaginary lot lines must be illustrated for the purpose of determining when modifications to the underlying dimensional standards are being requested. When applying the standards, the City will weigh the specific circumstances surrounding each application and strive for development solutions that best promote the spirit, intent, and purpose of this section while permitting development of the property for reasonable, beneficial uses. Modifications that the City deems as contrary to public safety will not be approved. A. Modifications to Zoning Requirements. (1) Minimum setbacks may be reduced if the following conditions are met: a. The setbacks proposed will provide adequate light, air, and privacy between dwellings and public or common rights-of-way. b. Sufficient setbacks are incorporated to provide the opportunity for adequate private open space for each dwelling unit. c. The setbacks proposed will provide sufficient area for utilities, required landscaping, trees, and screening. d. If the front setbacks are reduced, measures should be taken to preserve the privacy within the residential dwellings and to provide a transition between the public right-of-way and private property. To ensure privacy within single- and CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1761 -