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

CHAPTER 166 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (5) If the retailer or community group does not own the land where the temporary structure is proposed to be located they shall provide proof of consent from all current property owners. (6) The use of the temporary structure may not adversely impact the surrounding area and land uses, which must still comply with all City Code requirements. (7) The temporary structure and its use must comply with all State, federal, and local laws, and regulations. (8) The temporary structure must be removed by July 15 of each year. 4. Restricted Uses. Restricted uses, as hereinafter listed in Section 166.20, may be allowed subject to the issuance of a restricted use permit by the Zoning Administrator, as required by Section 165.30. Restricted uses may be required to meet more restrictive site and structural it is determined such requirements are necessary. 5. Special Exception Uses: A. Special exception uses, as hereinafter listed, may be allowed subject to the issuance of special exception permits in accordance with the provisions of this section. Refer to Section 166.20 for a listing of the special exception uses. B. In addition to the exceptions set forth above as special exception uses, a proposed use that contains any of the following characteristics is required to apply for a special exception use permit: (1) Any use containing more than 5,000 square feet of floor area. (2) Commercial establishments open 24 hours per day. (3) Non-residential uses incorporating a drive-through operation for pick-up or delivery of any item. (4) Commercial establishments using any kind of external speaker system to communicate with customers. (5) Commercial establishments having only one employee on the premises of the establishment after 10:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. (6) Commercial establishments with outdoor overnight storage. 6. Area Requirements and Location. The C-1S District must apply to select parcels of land situated as defined by bordering roadways, U.S Highway 6, Grant Street, 2nd Street, and Summerhays Street. The minimum area, setback, density, and maximum height, shall be as prescribed in Section 166.20, under C-1S; provided however, the following requirements shall be applied when applicable: A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, shall be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1682 -