23 384 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 Retention (Wet) Pond A stormwater management feature that uses a wet basin as a holding area for stormwater runoff and is designed to retain a permanent pool of water throughout the year. Rezoning A change in the district boundaries or district classifications of the zoning map. For the purposes of this Ordinance, rezoning also includes the initial zoning of a property that occurs with annexation. Ribbon Driveway A type of driveway that consists of two parallel tracks of paved material and separated by grass strip. Right-of-Way (ROW) An area owned or maintained by the City, County, the State of Tennessee, federal government, a public utility, a railroad, or a private concern for the placement of such utilities and/or facilities for the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, including roads, streets, pedestrian walkways, utilities, or railroads. Riparian Buffer The area of natural or planted vegetation adjacent to a natural watercourse as measured landward from the normal pool elevation of impounded structures and from the bank of each side of streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, or wetlands which is intended to remain undisturbed. Riverine Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc. Roof Forms The type, arrangement of ridges or parapet walls, or materials used on a roof. Roof Line The highest point of a flat roof or mansard roof and the lowest point of a pitched roof, excluding any cupolas, chimneys, or other minor projection. Roof Sign An attached sign wholly or partially dependent upon the roof of any building for support. Routine Maintenance The preventative or cyclical maintenance that is a part of the on-going care and upkeep of any building, structure, property, or improvement. Rural Character The development patterns, architecture, and arrangement of land uses such as agriculture and undeveloped lands found in sparsely settled areas. s Sandwich Board Sign A type of sign described as such in Section 15.11, Sandwich Board Sign.
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