Discussion of Proposed 2026 Tiffin Commercial Urban Renewal Area/Urban Renewal Plan
staff report memo, agenda item E
Document 7553
Dated November 10, 2026Planning & Zoning Commission — regular meeting, November 10, 2026 7 pages
Discussion of Proposed 2026 Tiffin Commercial Urban Renewal Area/Urban Renewal Plan, Page 3 of 7
Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters.Tiffin/436989-56/UR Plan
II. DESCRIPTION OF URBAN RENEWAL AREA
A description of all property (the “Property”) that has been included within the Urban
Renewal Area is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
III. URBAN RENEWAL OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives for the development of the Urban Renewal Area are:
1. To contribute to a diversified, well-balanced local economy by creating job
opportunities and strengthening the property tax base.
2. To assist in providing land and resources for new and expanded residential
development in a manner that is efficient from the standpoint of providing municipal services.
3. To stimulate through public action and commitment, private investment in
residential, commercial and industrial development through the use of various federal, state and
local incentives, including tax increment financing.
4. To provide municipal infrastructure, services and facilities that enhance
possibilities for economic development and community attractiveness to private enterprise.
5. To help finance the cost of streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or other
public improvements in support of new residential, commercial and industrial development.
6. To provide a more marketable and attractive investment climate.
7. To increase the number of housing units in the City that are safe, attractive and
comfortable.
8. To provide public facilities to enhance City services and enhance the economic
attractiveness of the community.
IV. URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
The following types of activities are examples of the specific actions which may be
undertaken by the City within the Urban Renewal Area:
1. Preparation of plans related to the development and implementation of the Urban
Renewal Area and specific urban renewal projects.
2. Construction of public improvements and facilities, including streets, public
utilities or other facilities in connection with an urban renewal project.
3. Construction of buildings or specific site improvements such as grading and site
preparation activities, access roads and parking, railroad spurs, fencing, utility connections, and
related activities.
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Sources
- City agenda center (revize): Proposed 2026 Tiffin Commercial Urban Renewal Area/Urban Renewal Plan (QhFEsJEF8PVgfFB3rbSJ9YepRXZoc8.pdf) — where it was found first seen Nov 7, 2026
Attached to agenda item: E Discussion of Proposed 2026 Tiffin Commercial Urban Renewal Area/Urban Renewal Plan
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