18 298 Chapter Naturalistic Screening HISTORIC RESOURCES Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2025 B. Trees shall be required at a rate of one tree per every 400 square feet. C. Credit for existing vegetation may reduce the planting requirements, so long as the existing materials and new planting materials achieve an opaque screen. Existing vegetation listed on the Tennessee Exotic plant council list shall not be credited. 18.3.7 Prohibited The following shall be prohibited: A. Pruning of trees or shrubs near ground level; B. Berms, fences, or walls; C. Parking areas or parking structures; D. Stormwater retention or detention facilities; and E. Any other development, impervious surface, dumpsters, or grading, except as permitted by Subsection 18.3.8, Infrastructure. 18.3.8 Infrastructure A. Sidewalks, trails, and multi-use paths are permitted, but shall be placed in locations not visible from the historic resource and its setting. B. Streets, internal drives, drive aisles, or driveways are permitted only if they cross the edge treatment at a 90-degree angle and not encroach in a parallel fashion for more than 35 feet. C. In the event that utilities must be installed within an edge treatment in a manner that is parallel, additional width shall be added in an amount equivalent to the amount occupied by the utility lines and any associated easements. Any path cleared by utility installation shall be replaced with plant materials consistent with what was removed.
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