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

CHAPTER 166 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (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. Special Exception Uses. Special exception uses listed below may be allowed subject to the issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.27(7). Special exception uses may be required to meet more restrictive site and structure provisions if the Council, acting upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, determines that such requirements are necessary to the public health, safety, and general welfare. 5. Area Requirements. The minimum area that may constitute a separate or detached part of the M-1 District on the Official Zoning Map or subsequent amendments to the Zoning Map must be three acres. However, land zoned in the M-2 District that immediately abuts or is directly across the street from land zoned in the M-1 District, may be included in the calculation of area meeting the minimum requirements. The minimum area, setback, density, and maximum height, must be as prescribed in the following table and in compliance with the following requirements when applicable. M-1 Light Industrial District Area Requirements Lot Width ft. Corner Yard Interior Side Lot Area Sq. Front Yard Floor Area Rear Yard Setback ft. Setback ft. Setback ft. Setback ft. Maximum Minimum Minimum Height of Principal Category Major Ratio Yard ft. Industrial Uses 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 10 45 Warehouse and Wholesale 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 1 45 Uses Service Uses 10,000 80 40 10 30 0.8 45 Retail Business 10,000 80 40 10 30 30 0.8 45 Uses Office Uses 10,000 80 40 30 0.8 45 Agricultural 5 acres 300 50 30 30 40 0.015 35 Uses Recreation and Social 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 1.0 45 Facilities Public, Education, or 10,000 80 40 10 30 30 0.8 45 Utility Uses Land Excavation or 20 acres 500 150 75 75 75 0.02 35 Utility Uses Radio and TV 5 acres 300 50 15 30 40 0.05 200 Station Towers Miscellaneous 20,000 100 40 15 30 40 1 45 Uses CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1710 -