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 months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement of non- bearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or plumbing, to an extent not exceeding 10 percent of the current replacement value of the building if the area of the building as it existed at the time of passage or amendment of this Zoning Code is not increased. (2) Nothing in this Zoning Code prevents the strengthening or restoration of a structure to a safe condition if the structure has been declared unsafe by any appropriate official. 3. A Special Exception Is Not A Non-Conforming Use. A special exception is not a non-conforming use. 166.27 FENCE AND HEDGE REGULATIONS. 1. Intent. This section establishes regulations for fences and hedges. It provides for permits, installation, construction, and regulations for location and height. This section includes by reference all applicable regulations regarding fencing contained in Chapter 155 and Chapter 166. 2. Permits. A. All property owners shall apply for a fence permit and pay an application fee prior to installation. Fees for a permit shall be set by resolution of the Council. B. Before issuing a permit for a fence proposed to be located on a lot line shared by two different property owners, the City requires that the following conditions be met: (1) The owners of the properties that share the lot line on which the proposed fence will be located shall sign a written fence agreement, in recordable format, that outlines the materials used for construction. (2) The agreement shall be filed the County Recorder at the cost of the parties installing the fence. (3) A copy of the recorded agreement shall be presented to the Clerk before the issuance of a permit. 3. Location. A. Fences and hedges shall be located so no part thereof is within three feet of an alley or street right-of-way. B. Unless a fence agreement is entered into pursuant to Subsection 2(B), above, a permitted fence shall be located entirely within the confines of the property lot lines under the stipulations of Item A. Hedges and bushes must stay three feet off of all property lot lines and shall also follow the stipulations of Item A. C. Fences shall be placed so that it does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and their safety and sight distances. If a fence violates this requirement the owner shall remove it. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1787 -