Franklin Zoning Ordinance

23 394 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 Traffic Impact Study An analysis of the effect of traffic generated by a proposed development or redevelopment on street capacity, operations, and public safety. Trail An access way, whether paved or unpaved, that is intended to serve multiple modes of travel including walking, jogging, bicycling, or other forms of non-motorized transport. Transitional Features Architectural elements or site aspects that provide a compatible transition between land uses, subdivisions, sites, lots, or structures throughout the City. Transportation and Street Technical Standards The transportation design requirements that present a comprehensive approach to designing new and modified streets within the City of Franklin. Travel Lane Portions of a public or private street, internal drive, or drive aisle intended solely for the movement of vehicles, not parking or standing. Tree Bank A fund as described in Subsection 17.2.8, Tree Bank. Tree Pit Pervious areas within a sidewalk, plaza, or other impervious surface that have been designated for the growth of street tree roots. Tree pits may or may not be covered by a grate or other protective device. Tree Removal Permit A type of permit to remove a tree not associated with an approved building permit, grading permit, site plan, preliminary plat, final plat, or stormwater management permit. Tree Save Area The portion of a development site or lot located under existing tree canopy that is to be retained during the development process. Tree Topping Removal of entire branches, leaves, and/or trunk from the top of a tree. Trim Color A color used on the trim of a building. u Understory Tree A small to medium-sized tree, growing 15 to 40 feet at maturity and often used for aesthetic purposes. Unified Site Plan A development option permitting a site plan to be submitted as an aggregation of two or more lots; however, bulk requirements, including buffers, building setbacks, landscape surface area, and parking shall be determined based on

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