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

CHAPTER 170 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 21. Words beginning with “U” A. “Utilities” means the systems for the distribution or collection of water, gas, electricity, wastewater, and stormwater. 22. Words beginning with “V” 23. Words beginning with “W” 24. Words beginning with “X” 25. Words beginning with “Y” 26. Words beginning with “Z” 170.08 IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED. The subdivider shall, at their expense, install and construct all improvements required by this chapter and Chapters 165 and 166 as shown on the preliminary plat within the subdivision proper. All required improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the aforementioned design standards established for such improvements and shall be reviewed by the City, the City Engineer, and Fire Chief. 1. Urban Renewal Area Exception. The City may consider waiving portions of Section 170.08 if all of the following circumstances exist: A. The subdivision is located within an active urban renewal area eligible for tax increment reimbursement, and B. The subdivider can demonstrate how the City’s participation in cost sharing for improvements within the subdivision will achieve the goals and objectives of the urban renewal area, and C. The subdivider is prepared to offer the City an infrastructure improvement, property, or service that is equal or commensurate to the City’s financial contribution and meets the stated goals and objectives of the City’s Urban Renewal Plan. 2. In all cases, the owner shall extend municipal utilities and services through the subdivision boundaries. 170.09 INSPECTION. All improvements shall be inspected to insure compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The cost of such inspection shall be borne by the subdivider and shall be the actual cost of the inspection to the City. 170.10 MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS. The improvements set forth below shall be considered the minimum improvements necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. 1. All of the minimum improvements mandated by this section shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and Chapters 165 and 166 and the minimum requirements of all applicable State or federal regulatory agencies or departments. 2. The subdivider must provide evidence of any and all construction permits, highway or road easements and access, or other appropriate documentation from State or federal regulatory agencies prior to approval of the final plat. Easements from all utility companies with approval by the Fire Chief will also be required. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1834 -