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

CHAPTER 170 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS complete application for a final plat to the Clerk. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the plat within 60 calendar days, the final plat shall be deemed approved. The owner or subdivider may, however, agree, in writing, to an extension of time. 170.37 PROCEDURES AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATS OF SURVEY. 1. The applicant shall submit five copies of a proposed plat of survey to the City Administrator that is in conformance with the requirements of a plat of survey as set forth in the Code of Iowa and the ordinances of the City. 2. Review and Approval Procedure. A. The City Administrator and City Engineer shall review the submittal for compliance with the requirements of a plat of survey, the zoning and subdivision ordinances, and all other applicable ordinances. Comments shall be returned to the applicant. B. Following notification from the City, the applicant shall provide five copies of a revised plat of survey, if required, to the City Administrator. C. Following approval by the City, the Administrator shall attach written approval to the plat of survey, and the applicant may proceed with recordation of the plat of survey. D. Following receipt of a notice of disapproval from the City, the applicant shall not proceed with the division of the land included in the plat of survey, unless the requirements of this chapter are met. 170.38 WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS. The following shall apply to the granting of waivers or exceptions: 1. Hardships. Where the Council finds that extraordinary hardships or particular difficulties regarding the physical development of land may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may make waivers or exceptions to the regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that such waiver or exceptions to these regulations meets the following criteria: A. The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located. B. The conditions upon which the request for a waiver is based are unique to the property for which the waiver is sought, and are not applicable, generally, to other property. C. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the specific property involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out. D. A variance may not be granted solely on the basis of the subdivider’s desire to earn a greater profit on the property. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1857 -