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 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the change or repeal is proposed. Each unit owner within a condominium regime is considered the owner of the area of the lot proportionate to the number of units in the regime as a whole. (9) If the OPD District is approved, the City will record the necessary documents, and the developer shall reimburse the City for the recording fees. K. Modifications to Plans Prior to Completion of Initial Construction. (1) The City may approve minor modifications to approved plans that are consistent with the original findings and conditions approved in the formal process that would not intensify any potentially detrimental effects for the project. (2) A request for changes in an approved site plan or building plan that would affect a condition of approval shall be treated as a new application, except that such changes determined to be minor, in the opinion of Council, may be approved by the Council. L. Phased Development. An approved development may be built in phases as part of the project’s plan if the construction and provisions of all necessary elements including, but not limited to, parking, drainage, common open spaces, landscaping, and public and recreational facilities which are shown on the approved plan proceed at a rate commensurate with the construction of buildings. If the City or its designee determines that the rate of building construction is not commensurate with the construction of the aforementioned necessary elements, the City, or its designee, shall notify the developer that no Building Permits will be issued until the rate of construction conforms accordingly. Failure to comply with the terms of this section in a timely manner shall result in all construction being halted until compliance is restored. M. Conformance with Approved Plan - Modifications After Initial Construction. When the project has been completed, the use of the lands and construction, modification, or alterations of any buildings or structures within the development shall remain in conformance with the approved development plan. However, any minor alteration or modification of existing buildings may be reviewed and approved by the City if the request is found to be consistent with the purpose and intent of the approved development plan. 8. Exceptions. The approval criteria contained in this section are to be used by the City as a minimum requirement for evaluating planned developments. However, such criteria are not intended to restrict creativity and an applicant may request in writing, modifications to the planned development approval criteria. The City will use the following criteria when evaluating any such request: A. The modification will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City Zoning Code and the comprehensive plan. B. The modification will generally enhance the proposed planned development and will not have adverse impact on its physical, visual, or spatial characteristics. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1772 -