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

CHAPTER 170 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS the subdivider an opportunity to present data regarding such unsuitability. Thereafter, the Council may reaffirm, modify, or withdraw its determination regarding such unsuitability. 170.15 LANDS SUBJECT TO FLOODING No subdivision containing land located in a floodway or a flood hazard area shall be approved by the City unless is demonstrated that the subdivision complies with all requirements of Chapter 160. No lot shall be located so as to include land located within a floodway or flood hazard area unless the lot is of such size and shape that it will contain a buildable area, not within the floodway or flood hazard area, suitable for development as allowed by the zone in which the lot is located. Those areas subject to flooding shall be determined by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain maps for the City. Land located within a flood hazard area or floodway may be included within a plat subject to the approval of the City. 1. Included within individual lots in the subdivision, subject to the limitations of this section. 2. Reserved as open space for recreation use by all owners of lots in the subdivision, with an appropriate legal instrument, approved by the City, providing for its care and maintenance by such owners. 3. If acceptable to the City, dedicated to the City as public open space for recreation or flood control purposes. 170.16 PLAT TO CONFORM TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade, and location of all streets shall conform to the technical specifications for such streets as approved by the Council. The general nature and extent of the lots and uses proposed shall conform to the Community Development Plan of the City, provided such plan has been adopted by the City; and shall conform to such other plans, including but not limited to a Major Street Plan, a Sanitary Sewer System Plan, or a Parks and Open Space Plan, provided such plan has been adopted by the City. 170.17 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS. In addition the standards set forth in this chapter the subdivider shall be governed by Chapter 158. 170.18 STREET STANDARDS. Chapter 158 shall govern all standards for the construction of streets, driveways, and sidewalks as provided therein unless specifically contradicted by the terms of this chapter. 1. General. The following standards shall apply to all streets to be located within the subdivision: A. Streets shall provide for the continuation of arterial and collector streets from adjoining platted areas, and the extension of such streets into adjoining unplatted areas. Where a plat encompasses the location for an arterial or collector street proposed in the Community Development Plan or the Street Plan, the plat shall provide for such street. B. Street grades shall align to existing streets, and all grades for streets shall be as approved by the City. C. Arterial streets shall be located so as to not require direct access from the arterial street to abutting lots. D. Street right-of-way widths and pavement widths shall be as specified in the technical standards for public improvements. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1841 -