Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 168 LANDSCAPING AND TREE STANDARDS 168.01 Purpose and Application of Provisions 168.05 Preservation of Existing Trees 168.02 General Requirements and Measurements 168.06 Street Tree Requirements 168.03 Tree Planting Requirements 168.07 Tree Requirements for Residential Uses 168.04 Protection and Maintenance 168.08 Trees and Plant Material 168.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS. 1. The intent of this chapter is to encourage the retention of existing trees and to provide for the planting of new trees along streets, on two-family, multi-family and group living residential properties, and to provide planting and maintenance standards for required trees and landscaping. Trees and landscaping provide shade, reduce heat island effects in paved areas, improve the appearance of the City streets and create attractive and functional living environments that will protect and enhance property values. Standards for screening and buffering are contained in Chapter 169. 2. A landscaping plan must be submitted with the preliminary site plan. 3. Applicability: 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 for a use without conformity with the provisions of the tree regulations. 4. The landscaping and tree standards will be applied throughout the Zoning Code, when this section is specifically referenced. 168.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MEASUREMENTS. 1. Permitted Species. The list of recommended trees, as established by the City, specifies the varieties of trees permitted for the uses indicated by this chapter. References to “large” or “small” trees herein refer to the mature heights of the trees as indicated in said list. 2. Landscape Plans Required. When the provisions of this chapter are applicable, a landscaping plan must be submitted that illustrates and lists the following information: A. The size and location of required planting areas. B. The mature height (small or large) of both proposed trees and trees that will be preserved. C. The species of trees (both preserved and proposed). D. The location of the preserved and proposed trees. E. The location of any existing trees within the right-of-way. 3. Measurements: A. When measuring to determine the location or spacing of required trees or shrubs, the distance is measured to the center of the tree or shrub. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1805 -