Packet: Tiffin City Council Work Session (09/15/2026)

CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS 165.01 Adoption and Title 165.16 More Than One Principal Structure On A Lot 165.02 Interpretation and Application 165.17 Height Regulation Exception 165.03 Intent and Purpose 165.18 Use of Public Right-Of-Way 165.04 Compatibility with the Comprehensive Land 165.19 Proposed Use Not Covered in This Zoning Code Use Plan 165.20 Building to Have Access 165.05 Definitions 165.21 Home Based Businesses 165.06 Parking and Loading Requirements 165.22 Communication Towers 165.07 Exterior Lighting 165.23 Eaves or Structural Overhangs 165.08 Annexed Territory 165.24 Lots on Cul-De-Sacs 165.09 Vacated Streets 165.25 Temporary Uses and Structures 165.10 Conversion or Use of Building 165.26 Fees 165.11 Accessory Buildings and Structures 165.27 Board of Adjustment 165.12 Height and Density or Yards Shall Not Be Violated 165.28 Amendment Procedure 165.13 Separate Yards, Open Space, and Off-Street 165.29 Permits and Fees Parking Required 165.30 Restricted Use Permit 165.14 Minimum Yards and Lot Areas Shall Not be 165.31 Administration and Enforcement Reduced 165.32 Violations and Penalties 165.15 Visibility at Intersection 165.01 ADOPTION AND TITLE. This Zoning Code establishes comprehensive zoning regulations for the City and provides for the administrative enforcement and amendment of those regulations. The Council adopts this Zoning Code by authority of the Code of Iowa.† 165.02 INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION. The interpretation and application of the provisions of this Zoning Code establishes the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. This Zoning Code applies to all structures, land, and uses within the City limits. Wherever the requirements of this Zoning Code vary from the requirements of any other lawfully adopted restrictions or requirements, the most restrictive, or that imposing higher standards, must govern. Uses and exceptions not specifically described for each classification are prohibited in that classification. 165.03 INTENT AND PURPOSE. The Council adopts this Zoning Code and Zoning Map for the purpose of improving and protecting the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the people in accordance with Section 414.3 of the Code of Iowa. This Zoning Code intends to accomplish the following: 1. To preserve the availability of agricultural land. 2. To consider the protection of soil from wind and water erosion. 3. To lessen congestion on the public streets. 4. To avoid undue concentration of population. 5. To prevent the overcrowding of land, thereby ensuring proper living and working conditions and preventing the development of blight and slums. † EDITOR’S NOTE: The City’s Zoning Code was adopted on November 14, 2007, with Ordinance No. 2007-287. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1467 -