23 390 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 Permanent construction does not include initial land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds, not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. State Coordinating Agency For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), as designated by the Governor of the State of Tennessee at the request of TEMA to assist in the implementation of the National Floodplain Insurance Program for the State. Steep Slope Any slope of 14 percent or greater. Steeple A tower that tapers to a point at the top typically used as a decorative feature on a building or as an area on or within a building to house church bells, clocks, antennas, or similar devices. Stoop A small staircase ending in a platform and leading to the entrance of the building, which is between three and six feet deep. Storage Building A building used for the storage or warehousing of goods, but not including temporary storage containers such as portable on-demand units or tractor trailers used for storage. Stormwater Management Feature Any device, facility, or infrastructure that serves to collect, convey, temporarily detain, permanently retain, infiltrate, treat, or otherwise manage stormwater. Story A habitable level of a building, excluding attics and basements. Story
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