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 (2) In the event that the dedicated open space will contain amenities, such as trails, the City may require such amenities be installed by the developer with the costs shared jointly by the developer and City based upon an estimate of proportional use by the residents of the proposed development. The timing of such improvements shall be determined and set forth in a development agreement between the developer and the City. K. Private Shared Open Space. (1) In the event open space land is to be retained under private ownership, the developer must submit a legally binding instrument setting forth the procedures to be followed for maintaining the areas and for financing maintenance costs. Such costs will be shared by all owners of property located within the planned development through the use of an owners’ association or other entity satisfactory to the City. Any cost incurred by the City due to the failure of this designated entity to meet its obligations under the provisions of this Subsection 6(K)(1) shall be assessed against, and will become a lien on all individual properties located within the planned development in favor of the City. (2) The intended purpose of any private shared open space proposed for a planned development must be set forth in the plan. Such land must be suitably improved for its intended purpose. The timing of such improvements shall be set forth in a legally binding instrument as described in Subsection 6 (K)(1). L. Commencement of Construction. Construction must commence within two years from the date the City grants its approval of the OPD Site District (or any extension granted by the City) or the approval shall become null and void without any action by the Council. In such a case the applicant may resubmit the voided OPD but it will be subject to the entire processing procedure outlined in Subsection 7 unless waived by Council. M. Building Permits. No Building Permit shall be issued for the construction, reconstruction, or structural alteration of a building nor shall any use be established or converted nor shall a certificate of occupancy be granted without conformity with the provisions of the approved OPD district plans and agreements. N. Other Conditions. Other conditions may be imposed if found necessary to protect and promote the best interests of the surrounding property or the neighborhood. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Improvement of traffic circulation for vehicles and pedestrians in the proposed development and adjoining properties or streets. (2) Specific landscaping or screening requirements to maintain privacy or reduce impact on adjoining properties. (3) Joint use of private open space or amenities by adjoining property owners. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1765 -