401 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2025 Nonconforming Use The use of a building or land lawful at the time of the enactment of this Ordinance that does not conform with the provisions of this Ordinance for the zoning district in which it is located. Nonconformity An existing use, structure, lot of record, sign, or tower that was lawfully established before this Ordinance was adopted that no longer conforms with one or more provisions of this Ordinance. Nonresidential Building Any building containing solely nonresidential uses. Nonresidential Structure Any structure containing solely nonresidential uses. Nonresidential Use A use of land for recreation, civic or institutional, commercial, or industrial purposes that excludes any residential use. North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, as corrected in 1988, a vertical control used as a reference for establishing varying elevations within the floodplain. Nuisance Any interference with the use and enjoyment of a neighboring property that is substantial and unreasonable, such as would be offensive or inconvenient to the normal person. Examples may include any interference or disturbance, which renders physical occupation of a neighboring property uncomfortable, endangers life or heath, gives offense to the senses, or violates the laws of decency. Nuisance Tree A tree that interferes with the quiet enjoyment of real or personal property or public infrastructure. o Off-Road Head Style Fixture Light fixture consisting of a rectangular head and arm affixed to a pole. This type of light is typically used to light parking areas or other outdoor areas. Office The premises used by an establishment primarily engaged in providing professional, financial, administrative, clerical, and similar services. On-Site Parking Parking on a lot, not inclusive of parallel parking on internal drives. One-Half Story The uppermost habitable building level under a sloping roof and usually having dormer windows, and which level contains less finished area than the first level of the building. One Hundred Year Flood Floods of a large magnitude that are only expected to be equaled or exceeded once (on average) during any 100-year period.
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