417 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2025 Street Stub A nonpermanent, dead-end street intended to be extended in conjunction with development on adjacent property. Street Tree A canopy tree planted or existing within the planting strip or along either side of a public or private street or internal drive. String Lights Small white electric lights spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration and/or low level lighting. Structure Anything constructed or erected requiring more or less permanent location on the ground or attachment to something having permanent location on the ground, excluding wheels. Subdivision Regulations The Franklin Subdivision Regulations adopted on April 15, 1966, and as subsequently amended. Substantial Damage Damage of any origin sustained by a structure, whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. The market value is determined either by the assessed value of the structure per the Williamson County Property Assessor, plus an additional 15 percent of that assessed value, or by independent appraisal by a State of Tennessee licensed or certified real estate 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 Streamers A series of long, narrow banners, flags, or pennants attached to a cord. Street An existing or planned public or private right-of-way that is designed, dedicated, or used principally for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, which provides access for abutting properties. Street Lights Exterior lights and light fixtures intended to illuminate public and private street and other rights-of-way. Street Network A system of higher and lower order streets that are generally arranged in a pattern where most streets and internal drives are connected and dead end streets are minimized.
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