17 256 Chapter Riparian Setbacks NATURAL RESOURCES Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 17.3 Riparian Setbacks Development and land-disturbing activities shall comply with the Stormwater Management Ordinance. 17.4 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Development and land-disturbing activities shall comply with the Stormwater Management Ordinance. 17.5 Stormwater Management Features 17.5.1 Design A. The design and lot configuration for all stormwater management features, such as bioretention, detention ponds, and retention ponds, shall comply with the Stormwater Management Ordinance and Stormwater BMP Manual design specifications. B. Stormwater management features shall be designed to be an integral and aesthetic part of the site landscape. C. Stormwater management features shall be located and designed to avoid tree removal. D. Walls and retaining walls for stormwater management features shall comply with Section 13.2, Retaining Walls. 17.5.2 Retention Ponds A. Measures for aeration, such as fountain features, shall be used to reduce stagnation in retention (wet) ponds. B. Retention (wet) ponds shall be planted with moisture tolerant plant material, trees, and native grasses to enhance their presence within the built environment.
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