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

CHAPTER 167 SIGN CODE entity, shall be removed, relocated, or rebuilt in a conforming manner or permitted to continue only as a special use with a specific amortization agreement established by the Council with recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The period of the amortization agreement shall not be less than five years or more than 15 years. The specific time period for the amortization for a specific sign shall consider the extent of the difference between the non-conforming condition or conditions of the sign and the requirements of this Sign Code, as well as the extent of any economic hardship in altering or removing the specific sign to assure conformity with the provisions of this Sign Code. 5. Any non-conforming sign that the Zoning Administrator finds to be unsafe shall be removed immediately. 167.07 PERMITS, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT. 1. On and subsequent to the effective date of the adoption of this Sign Code, any person proposing to erect any sign not specifically listed as an exempt sign shall submit to the Zoning Administrator an application for a sign permit. Application for such permit must be accompanied by detailed plans and other necessary information to determine the location and compliance with all applicable regulations. A permit may be issued within 10 days of the date of application or the applicant shall receive a written notice indicating the status of the application. 2. Permit fees shall be established by resolution of the Council. 3. All sign permits shall expire one year after issuance. Any work not completed by the time of expiration shall require a new permit be obtained including payment of any required fees. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1798 -