18 300 Chapter Farm-Field Boundary HISTORIC RESOURCES Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2025 18.4.6 Fence of Wall Farm-field boundaries shall include a historically-based fence or wall along the length of the boundary. Acceptable types include rail fences, four-board horse fences, or dry-stacked stone walls consistent in design and stone type with historic antecedents found in the County. 18.4.7 Plantings A. Planting materials shall: 1. Be spaced in an informal, irregular manner along the fence or wall; and 2. Be dominated by deciduous trees, although native evergreens, such as cedars, may be included for diversity and visual screening purposes; and B. Trees shall be required at a rate of one canopy tree per every 400 square feet. C. Credit for existing vegetation may reduce the planting requirements when located in a suitable location. Existing vegetation listed on the Tennessee Exotic plant council list shall not be credited. 18.4.8 New Buildings Within View New buildings within view of the historic resource shall be designed to be similar in scale and architectural character with the historic building. 18.4.9 Prohibited The following shall be prohibited: A. Pruning of trees or shrubs near ground level; B. Parking areas or parking structures; C. Stormwater retention or detention facilities; and D. Any other development, impervious surface, dumpsters, or grading, except as permitted by Subsection 18.3.8, Infrastructure. 18.4.10 Infrastructure A. Sidewalks, trails, and multi-use paths are permitted. 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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