Ordinances-1996-207

CITY OF TIFFIN, ORDINANCE NO. 1996-207 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1996-204 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA REGARDING R3 ZONES TO ALLOW FOR ZERO LOT LINE STRUCTURES ON SEPARATE ADJOINING LOTS AND TO ALLOW FOR R3 ZONE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES WITH 50 FOOT FRONT YARD WIDTHS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend City of Tiffin Ordinance No. 1996-204 §5.07(D)(4) and (5) regarding R-3 zones to specifically allow zero lot-line structures on separate adjoining lots and also to specifically allow single-family residences with fifty- (50) foot front yard widths. Section 2. Amendment. City of Tiffin Ordinance No. 1996-204, Section 5.07(D)(4) is hereby amended by adding the following thereunder as Paragraph (f): (f) Zero lot line dwellings may be created by filing an application at the time of submission of a building permit for approval. The application shall state that the applicant intends to build a residential structure on two adjoining lots as a zero lot line or multi-family structure that otherwise conforms with the R-3 requirements, including those required in Paragraphs (a)-(e) above. All covenants and restrictions on the land and structures shall be consistent with those restrictions and conditions found in Paragraphs (a)-(e) above. The structure shall meet all of the minimum lot size and set back requirements applicable under the R-3 zone as set forth more fully herein and as apply as described in Paragraphs (a)-(e) above.