359 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2023 Elevation Certificate For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, a certificate as defined and regulated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Emergency Flood Insurance Program The program as implemented on an emergency basis in accordance with Section 1336 of the Emergency Flood Insurance Act. It is intended as a program to provide a first layer amount of insurance on all insurable structures before the effective date of the initial Floodplain Insurance Rate Map. Encroachment The portion of a structure or improvement that intrudes into a required setback, right-ofway, or easement; the placement of vehicles or equipment into a tree protection zone; or the access location. Entitlement Legal rights granted by approvals from the City to develop and use property. Entrepreneurship/Innovation Center A center that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and education that is centered around office uses. These centers are run by educational facilities or charitable, fraternal, or social organizations. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Lands containing specimen trees, steep slopes, wetlands, watercourses, floodplains, habitat of endangered or threatened species, hillcrests, and similar features. Envision Franklin The general plan for physical development in the City of Franklin. Also called a long range plan or land use plan. Erosion The process of the gradual wearing away of land. Essential Services Public buildings, government facilities, or public or private utilities. Establishment A place of business with its furnishings and staff. Estate Enclosure A technique for screening historically significant lands and structures from adjacent development as described in Section 18.5, Estate Enclosure. Event Tent Collapsible tents and membrane structures used as temporary shelter for events and parties. Event Venue A commercial establishment for private rental for events, such as weddings, wedding receptions, bridal receptions, rehearsal luncheons and dinners, anniversary celebrations, galas, birthday parties, family reunions, retirement parties, corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, speaker luncheon series, auctions, and similar events. Evergreen Tree A tree with foliage that is not dropped annually or that remains green throughout the year.
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