Permits are required for most types of remodeling and repairs. All new construction requires a permit. Zoning Code & Design Standards adopted 2007 as well as the 2018 International Building Codes, 2020 National Electrical Code and 2012 Energy Conservation Code. For questions on a project call:
Brian Shay, Building Official
Phone: 319-545-2572 ext 4
Email: bshay@tiffin-iowa.org
or
City Hall
319.545.2572 ext 4
Permit Search
Need an Inspection?
Call or email us below! We require a 24 hours’ notice for any inspections.
Brianna Wilkerson
Phone: 319-545-2572 ext 4
Email: bwilkerson@tiffin-iowa.org
Building & Development Standards and Permit Forms
- Variance Application
- Special meeting Application
- Special Exception Application
- Rezoning Application
- Preliminary Plat App
- Final Plat App
- Subdivision Ordinance & Zoning Code
Building Permit Applications:
- Building Permit Application – New Residential (Non-Commercial)
- Building Permit Application – Commercial
- Fence or Hedge Permit Application
- Building Permit Application – All Other Permits
Tiffin Zoning Ordinance:
- Section 1 – Repealing, Adoption, and Title Interpretation and Application intent and Purpose, Compatibility, Rules and Definitions
- Section 2 – Establishment of Zoning Districts and Official Zoning Map
- Section 3 – Each Zoning District, Its Intent and Description, Uses and Structures and Regulations
- Section 4 – Nonconforming Uses
- Section 5 – Fence and Hedge Regulations
- Section 6 – Sign Regulations
- Section 7 – Parking and Loading
- Section 8 – Exterior Lighting
- Section 9 – Miscellaneous and Supplemental Provisions and Regulations
- Section 10 – Planning & Zoning Commission
- Section 11 – Board of Adjustment
- Section 12 – Amendment Procedure and Rezoning Requests
- Section 13 – Permits and Fees
- Section 14 – Administration and Enforcement, Violations and Penalties
- Section 15 – Severability, Repealing, Effective Date
City of Tiffin’s Sidewalk Replacement Map
