10 196 Chapter Parking Structures PARKING AND TRANSIT Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2025 10.5 Parking Structures 10.5.1 At- or Above-Grade Parking Structures in the CFO, CAO1, or CAO2 In the CFO, CAO1, or CAO2, the following shall apply: A. At- or above-grade parking structures shall have active ground-floor uses along all street frontages. They also may be completely wrapped by a principal building from all sides. B. At- or above-grade parking structures shall comply with the commercial/mixed-use building type. C. Openings, other than entrances, shall be vertically oriented to appear as window openings that meet the intent of the building type standards. D. Parking structures are subject to the maximum principal building height as permitted per the applicable zoning district. E. Vehicular entrances of parking structures shall be located so that potential conflicts with pedestrian and vehicular circulation are minimized. The locations of parking structure entrances are subject to DRT approval. F. Multiple pedestrian entrances shall be included for each parking structure. 10.5.2 At-or Above-Grade Parking Structures Outside the CFO or CAO1, CAO2, or CAO3 Outside of the CFO, CAO1, or CAO2, the following shall apply: A. Where along an arterial or collector street, at-or-above grade parking structures shall be screened by buildings at least as tall as the parking structures. At-or-above grade parking structures may be either attached 10.4.3 Deferred Parking Deferral of construction of up to 30 percent of the required number of parking spaces may be a permitted alternative when it meets the following: A. The applicant shall submit a reserve parking plan that identifies: 1. The number of parking spaces being deferred; and 2. The equivalent area reserved for the deferred parking spaces, if needed in the future. B. The applicant shall provide assurance illustrating the provided parking is sufficient after 24 months from the initial final certificate of use and occupancy or when at least 90 percent of the building is occupied, whichever is later. If additional parking is found to be needed, the applicant shall construct the deferred spaces; and C. Reserved parking areas shall be brought to the finished grade and stabilized and shall not be counted towards other Ordinance requirements. 10.4.4 Valet Parking Valet parking for a nonresidential use may be a permitted alternative when it meets the following: A. Valet parking shall meet the Municipal Code; B. The applicant shall provide assurance illustrating that valet parking will be available on a long-term basis; C. An attendant shall be provided to park vehicles during business operations that use valet services; D. Valet spaces shall be located in a parking area or parking structure; and E. Valet parking service in a public street shall meet the Municipal Code.
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