23 378 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 Passive Parks, Passive Recreation Land used for low-intensity recreation, open space, and conservation of natural habitat. Improvements are natural resourceoriented, such as picnic areas, canoe launches, arboretums, benches, trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding, and archaeological and historical sites. Site disturbances, such as grading, vegetation removal, and lighting are minimal. These facilities are often located within dedicated natural areas. Pedestrian A person traveling on foot under their own locomotion. Pedestrian-Scale Lighting Devices intended to provide exterior lighting that are lower in height than commercial lighting and located proximate to pedestrian areas such as sidewalks, open space areas, or plazas. Performance Agreement An agreement between an applicant or developer and the City to ensure the completion of required improvements as part of site plan or final plat approval. Perimeter Landscape A planting area with vegetative material, walls, fences, and/or associated ground cover located along the perimeter of a surface parking area used as screening. Perimeter Planting Strip A planting area along the outer edge of a surface parking area. Person Person means any individual, corporation, government agency, government official, business trust, partnership, two or more persons having a joint interest, or any other legal entity. Persons subject to the remedies and penalties established in Chapter 22, Enforcement, for violating this Ordinance shall include an architect, engineer, builder, contractor, developer, agency, or any other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, causes, or maintains a condition that results in or constitutes a violation of this Ordinance; or an owner, any tenant or occupant, or any other person, who has control over, or responsibility for, the use or development of the land on which the violation occurs. Personal Services An establishment that primarily engages in providing services generally involving the care of the person or person’s possessions. Personal services include laundry and drycleaning services, barber shops, salons, day spas, informational and instructional services, tanning salons, photography services, and other personal care services. Services associated with an animal are not included in this definition. Pervious Surface A surface that absorbs water or allows the passage of water through it to the ground below. Pier Posts, columns, or similar devices designed to elevate a building or structure above the grade level.
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