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Subdividers Ordinance
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Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters.9.13 PROPOSED USE NOT COVERED IN THIS ORDINANCE
Any proposed use not covered in this Ordinance as a permitted use or special exception
must be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation as to the
proper district where the use should be permitted and the Ordinance amended by the
Council as provided in Section 5.19 before a permit is issued for the proposed use.
9.14 BUILDING TO HAVE ACCESS
Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered must be on a lot having frontage on
a public street.
9.15 HANDICAPPED CAR PARKING
Where handicapped parking spaces are required by state law, a minimum of 2% of the
vehicle capacity of the off-street parking area shall be so designated by the proper signs
and insignia.
9.16 HOME OCCUPATION
Is allowed in all residential zones if no home occupation is permitted when it is associated
with the following characteristics:
A. Any disturbance such as noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat or glare beyond
the confines of the dwelling unit or accessory building.
B. Any exterior display, exterior storage of materials, signs (except as otherwise
permitted), house calls after 10:00 p.m. or before 7 a.m., or other indication from
the exterior that the dwelling unit or accessory building is being used in part for
any use other than that of a dwelling or accessory building for purely residential
purposes.
C. Employees other than those residing on the premises.
9.17 COMMUNICATION TOWERS
All radio station, television, or other communication towers are subject to the following
minimum regulations:
A. All towers must comply with all applicable City ordinances.
B. The setbacks for all towers must comply with all applicable zoning ordinance
regulations for the district where the tower is located.
C. The Board of Adjustment may impose additional setback requirements in
conjunction with the approval of a special exception permit.
D. Any tower in excess of one-hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height may not be
located closer than five-hundred (500) feet from an existing, inhabited residential
structure regardless of the district where the structure is located.
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Adopted November 14, 2007
Sources
- citycode: Subdividers Ordinance (Tiffin-Zoning-Ordinance-2007-287.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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