Subdividers Ordinance

Building Envelope is the area of a lot that remains after the minimum yard setbacks, height requirements, and open space requirements of this Ordinance are met. Building, Height of: The vertical distance from the grade to: ƒ the highest point of the coping of a flat roof; or ƒ the deck line of a mansard roof; or ƒ the average height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs. Building Line: A line formed by the face of the building, and for the purposes of this Ordinance, a minimum building line is the same as a front setback line. Building, Main or Principal: is a building that houses the principal use of the lot where the building stands. Cellar is the portion of a building that has half or more of its clear height below the grade plane. A cellar is not habitable and is not counted as a story. Communications Tower: A metal structure that is used primarily as a communication antenna or that is used primarily for the commercial transmittal of radio, television, radar, or microwaves. Non-commercial towers 50 feet or less in height are not communication towers. Communication Tower Height: The distance between the base of a tower and the top of the highest appurtenance mounted on the tower. Towers in excess of 40 feet must not exceed the overall height recommended by the FAA and FCC. Comprehensive Land Use Plan is the general plan for the development of the community. It may also be called the master plan, comprehensive plan, land use plan, or some other title. The Tiffin City Council adopts a “Comprehensive Land Use Plan”. A “Comprehensive Land Use Plan” includes any amendments to the Plan. Conditional Use: A “special exception” is the same as a “conditional use” in this Ordinance. Day Care Facility is a facility where six or more children stay for part of the day for care and instruction. A “Day Care Facility” must be licensed by the State of Iowa. The term “Day Care Facility” includes, by way of example, the following descriptions: nursery schools, childcare centers, day nurseries, kindergartens, preschools, and playgroups. The term but does not include kindergartens or nursery schools operated by public or private school systems. Deck is covered or uncovered platform area projecting from the wall of a building, accessible at or from above grade and attached to the ground. Dwelling is any building or portion of a building that is intended for residential purposes. The building must have an outside dimension of not less than 20 feet wide by 30 feet long, not counting any exterior garage. 9 Adopted November 14, 2007