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

CHAPTER 166 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP identifying all exterior materials. In addition, include percentage of masonry for each building and structure. (16) Minimum low opening elevations if applicable. 13. Outdoor Storage and Screening. The following outdoor storage and screening requirements shall apply to each of the following specific use types. A. Recycling Processing Facility. (1) The exterior storage area is no greater than 50 percent of the size of the ground floor area of the principal structure, or 1,500 square feet, whichever is less; (2) All unloading and storage of materials, including processed materials, must be conducted within completely enclosed buildings; (3) Incidental outdoor storage areas, including the storage of empty waste containers and collection vehicles, but not including the outdoor storage of discarded or recyclable materials, must be screened from view of adjacent property located in a residential or commercial zone and from public streets, and shall not be permitted in any front yard. The screening must meet the requirements of Chapter 169. (4) The exterior storage of full or partially full waste containers must be prohibited; however, collection containers for recyclable materials that are open to the public may be located outdoors, provided that containers are designed to control the spread of litter and debris and that they are not located within a front yard. B. Truck Terminal Facilities. (1) The exterior storage area is no greater than 50 percent of the size of the ground floor area of the principal structure, or 1,500 square feet, whichever is less; (2) All vehicles on the property are in operational condition and are properly licensed as required by State or federal Law. (3) No vehicle is stored for more than 45 continuous days on the property. (4) The parking and trailer storage area is surfaced with asphalt or concrete designed and maintained to prevent the flow of water onto adjoining properties. (5) Screening is preserved, planted, constructed, and maintained according to Chapter 169. Screening must also be provided along any lot lines, which abut any street in a manner sufficient to obscure the truck terminal facility from view, using the screening standards in Chapter 169. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1719 -