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

CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS line and the side of the accessory building line or any projections of uncovered steps. 26. Words beginning with “Z” A. “Zero lot line dwelling” means a single-family dwelling that adjoins another single- family dwelling on an adjacent lot and that shares a common boundary line and a common wall with the adjoining single-family dwelling. Each such dwelling must have separate utility services. B. “Zoning administrator” means Building Official. 165.06 PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS. 1. Bicycle Parking Requirements. When bicycle parking is required within this section the number of required spaces may be expressed as a whole number or as a percentage of the required number of vehicle parking spaces required. When required bicycle parking shall also meet the following requirements: A. When required the minimum number of spaces required shall be four. B. When the number required exceeds 50 spaces, all additional spaces shall be required at 50 percent of the calculation provided for that use. C. When the location of the proposed use is such that access by bicycle may be challenging or difficult the owner may request a review by the Zoning Administrator to reduce the number of required spaces. Following a review the Zoning Administrator may grant a reduction in the number of required bicycle spaces with the following requirements: (1) The reduction in spaces shall be limited to 50 percent of the required number according to this section. (2) Any reduction shall be in the form of a deferral, not as an elimination of the need to provide. A deferral shall provide time to see if the use and conditions limiting bicycle traffic change thus requiring the property to meet the full requirements of this section. (3) Any deferral shall require that the space required to meet the full requirement of this section be reserved for future implementation of bicycle parking as may be required in the future. (4) The area reserved shall be maintained by the property owner. (5) The property owner shall agree to and enter into an agreement with the City acknowledging their understanding and agreement that the City shall review the use of property over time and that in the future the owner agrees, should the City provide notification of such, that they will install the additional required bicycle parking to meet the guidelines of this section. The agreement shall be recorded and shall bind the owner and all their successors and assigns. 2. Handicapped Car Parking. Where handicapped parking spaces are required by State law, a minimum of two percent of the vehicle capacity of the off-street parking area shall be so designated by the proper signs and insignia. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1485 -