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Home My Public Portal AboutOrdinances-2015-378CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2015-378 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD A HIGH-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section I. PuMose: The purpose of this ordinance is to add a high density single family residential zoning district, R -1D, to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Tiffin. Section II. Amendment: The heading of Section 3 is replaced with the following: SECTION 3 EACH ZONING DISTRICT ITS INTENT AND DESCRIPTION USES AND STRUCTURES AND REGULATIONS Residential Districts R-1 E: Estate -Family R -1A Single -Family, Low -Density R -1B Single -Family, Medium -Density R-1 C Single -Family, Medium -High -Density R-1 D Single -Family, High -Density R -M Single -Family, Manufactured R-2 Two -Family, Medium -Density R-4 Multi -Family, 4-Plex R-6 Multi -Family, 6-Plex R-8 Multi -Family, 8-Plex R-12 Multi -Family, 12-Plex Commercial District C-1 B Neighborhood Business District C-2113 Community Business District C-10 Restricted Office District C-20 Office and Research District C-1 S Downtown Center District Industrial District M-1 Light Industrial M-2 Heavy Industrial Planned Area Development PAD Planned Area Developments Public Zoning P-1 Public Uses Section I11. Amendment: Subsection R -1A, R -1B, R -1C of Section 3 of the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance is replaced with the following: R -1A, R -1B, R -1C, R -1D RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOW -MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY R-1 A, R-113, R-1 C, R-1 D .01 INTENT and DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICTS This district intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family, residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family, residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density. R -1A The R -1A Single -Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. R-1 B: The R-1 B Single -Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain medium -density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. R -IC: The R -1C Single -Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain medium -high-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. R-1 D: The R-1 D Single -Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain high-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations. R-1 A, R-1113, R-1 C, R-1 D .02 PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED A. Dwellings, single-family B. Churches and temples C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries and museums Day care facilities R-1 A, R-1 B, R-1 C, R-1 D .03 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 9.05: 1. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist. 2. Private swimming pools 3. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes 4. Garden sheds 5. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 9.05 6. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 9.21. R-1 A, -R-113, R-1 C, R-1113 .04 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES The following special exceptions are permitted in the R -1A, R-1 B, aPA R-1 C, and R-1 D Districts, subject to provisions of Section 11.07, which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment. A. Cemetery or mausoleum B. Public utilities C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit D. Long-term care facilities R-1 A, R-1113, R-1 C, R-1 D .05 AREA REQUIREMENTS The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R -1A, R -1B and R-1 C, R-1 D; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable: A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20 -foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and Highway Six, which are required to have a 32 -foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state herein. B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way must be required to have a 50 -foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein. R-1 A, R-1 B, R-1 C, R-1 D .06 SIGNS REGULATIONS Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Section 6. R-1 A, R-113, R-1 C R-1 D .07 PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 7. R-1 A, R-1113, R-1 C, R-1 D .08 LIGHTING REGULATIONS Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 8. R-1 A, R-113, R-1 C, R-1 D .09 LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS At the time of new construction, all zones require a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the city designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone and must be submitted at the time of application for a building permit. The plan is subject to review and approval of the city. Applicants in residential zones must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The P&Z may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan. . R-1 A, R-1 B, R-1 C, R-1 D .10 SPECIAL REGULATIONS: A. Maximum Occupants The maximum number of persons who may occupy a dwelling is limited to three persons for each bedroom in the dwelling. The Titleholder may not allow the number of occupants to exceed this limit. Table R1 R -1A Single -Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Each Street Each Side Side, Side- Street Frontage Front Yard Yard Corner Rear Yard Maximum R -IA Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft ft sq ft ft (ft) (ft) (ft) Maximum Permitted Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft) Principal Uses (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) and Structures 2112 and Private stories Garages 100 180 18,000 30 10 15 30 1 or 38 ft R -1A Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Accessory Yard Requirements Each Front- Side- Street Rear - Accessory Accessory Side, Accessory Frontage Yard Yard Corner Yard Maximum Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft) I (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Except Private 80 1 100 1 18,000 1 40 1 20 1 20 1 40 1 15 ft Table R1 B R-1 B Single -Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Each Street Each Side Each Side Side, Front- Side- Frontage Front Yard Yard Corner Rear Yard Maximum R-18 Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Yard Permitted Yard Maximum R-18 Width Depth Area Depth Width Principal Uses Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) and Structures (ft) 2112 2112 and Private Permitted stories stories Garages 90 150 14,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Minimum Lot Requirements I Minimum Accessory Yard Requirements Table R1 C R -1C Single -Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Each Each Side Side, Front- Side- Street Rear - Corner Rear Yard Maximum R -IC Width Depth Area Depth Accessory Accessory Side, Accessory ftftsq ft (ft) Frontage ft ft Yard Yard Corner Yard Maximum R-18 Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2112 and Private Permitted stories Garages 1 80 1 100 1 10,000 Accessory Uses 10 15 30 or 38 ft and Structures (Except Private Garages) 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft Table R1 C R -1C Single -Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Street Each Side Side, Frontage Front Yard Yard Corner Rear Yard Maximum R -IC Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height ftftsq ft (ft) ft ft ft Permitted Principal Uses and Structures 2112 and Private stories Garages 1 80 1 100 1 10,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Minimum Lot Requirements I Minimum Accessory Yard Requirements Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Except Private Garages) 80 100 10,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft Table R1 D R-1 D Single -Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements I Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Each Each Side Side, Front- Side- Street Rear - Corner Rear Yard Maximum R -1D Width Depth Area Depth Accessory Accessory Side, Accessory (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) Frontage (ft) (ft) Yard Yard Corner Yard Maximum R -1C Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Except Private Garages) 80 100 10,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft Table R1 D R-1 D Single -Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements I Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Street Each Side Side, Front- Frontage Front Yard Yard Corner Rear Yard Maximum R -1D Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Yard Permitted Corner Yard Maximum R -1D Width Depth Area Depth Principal Uses Lot Depth Height R ft sq ft (ft and Structures (ft) ft Permitted 21/2 and Private Accessory Uses stories Garages 1 70 1 100 1 7,000 1 30 1 8 15 30 or 38 ft Minimum I nt RPnuIrPmP_ntS I Minimum Accessory Yard Requirements Section IV. Re ealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section V. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section VI. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law. Each Front- Side- Street Rear - Accessory Accessory Side, Accessory Frontage Yard Yard Corner Yard Maximum R -1D Width Depth Area Depth Width Lot Depth Height R ft sq ft (ft ft (ft) ft Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Except Private Garages) 70 100 7,000 40 1 20 20 1 40 1 15 ft Section IV. Re ealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section V. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section VI. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law. On the 26d' day of August 2015, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2015-378, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler Ayes: Havens, Kahler, Ryan, Upton, Bartels Nays: NONE 5 members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2015-378 was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record. On the 9`h day of September 2015, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2015-378, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Bartels. Ayes: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Bartels Nays: none 5 members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2015-378, was read the second time and discussed and placed on record. On the 22nd day of September 2015, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 2015-378 and moved that it be given its third and last reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan, Upton Nays: NONE 5 members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and the ordinance was passed and adopted. Whereupon the Mayor declared that Ordinance No. 2015-378 be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the Council on the 22nd day of September, 2015 and approved by the Mayor on the 22nd day of September, 2015. CITY OF TI N, IOWA: By: STEVE BERNER, Mayor ATTEST: DOUGLAS BO T, City Administrator/Clerk I, Douglas Boldt, City Administrator/Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, state that an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD A HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT and known as No. 2015-378 was duly passed by the Council on the 22nd day of September 2015, and signed by the Mayor on the 23`d day of September 2015, and published on the 25th day of September 2015, by posting copies thereof in three public places within the limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa. That I posted copies of Ordinance No. 2015- 378 in the following places: The Depot, Tiffin, Iowa Casey's, Tiffin, Iowa Solon State Bank, Tiffin, Iowa Douglas oldt, ity Administrator/Clerk