Franklin Zoning Ordinance

189 PARKING AND TRANSIT General Provisions 10 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2025 10.1 General Provisions 10.1.1 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to: A. New development; B. An existing structure or use that will be expanded or increased in capacity; or C. A change in use that will result in increased vehicle trips. 10.1.2 Exemptions Within the DD district, legally established uses and buildings in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance shall comply with the following: A. When a commercial use is changed to another commercial use, additional parking spaces are not required; B. When a building is expanded, additional parking spaces are required for the new square footage only. After January 1, 2023, a one-time building expansion of up to 1,000 square feet shall not require additional parking spaces; however, the number of existing parking spaces on the lot shall not be reduced to accommodate the expansion; and C. When a building is torn down and a new building is constructed, parking spaces shall comply with the standards of this Section and required for the entire square footage of the new building. D. When a restaurant adds outdoor dining, the first five tables or 20 seats, whichever is less, may be added without requiring additional parking spaces. 10.1.3 Review for Compliance Review for compliance with this Chapter shall occur with a development plan, site plan, building permit, or temporary or final certificate of use and occupancy, as applicable. 10.1.4 Parking Plan A. A parking plan shall be submitted with any development that is required to provide more than three parking spaces. B. The parking plan shall accurately designate the required parking spaces, landscape islands, drive aisles, driveways, internal drives, and circulation and mobility around the development.

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