Subdivision Regulations

Subdivision Regulations • Definitions • 24 Franklin Subdivision Regulations • December 12, 2019 Unless otherwise stated, the following words shall, for the purpose of these Subdivision Regulations, have the meanings herein indicated. Addressing Manual A document that describes standards and processes for street name identification and numerical addressing of all parcels and buildings within the City. Alley A minor public or private way intended to be used primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties. Applicant The owner of property or the authorized representative of the owner who is applying for development approval. Connect Franklin The comprehensive transportation network plan maintained by the City that defines functional street classifications as local, collector, arterial, etc. It is also called the Comprehensive Transportation Network Plan, Major Thoroughfare Plan or Multimodal Major Thoroughfare Plan. Departmental Review Team (DRT) Consists of department heads, or their designees, of City departments responsible for the review of all development review applications. Chapter 6. Definitions Easement A grant by a landowner to another person, entity, or to the public for the right to occupy or use designated land for specific purposes such as access, drainage, conservation, the location of public improvements, or other specified purpose. An easement does not constitute fee simple ownership of the land. Envision Franklin The general plan for physical development in the City of Franklin. Final Plat A type of application to finalize a layout for subdividing land into two or more lots suitable for recording at the Williamson County Office of Register of Deeds. Floodway The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height. Franklin Transportation and Street Technical Standards A document that describes transportation design requirements for new and modified streets and associated elements within the City.