Franklin Zoning Ordinance

129 BUILDING TYPES Multifamily 06 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 Facade Variety A building facade shall not be within view of another same building facade. Building facades shall be distinguished by variation in all the following elements: A. A change in shape, sill and header height, detail, size, spacing , rhythm, and muntin pattern of windows A change of building or cornice height B. A change in cornice details C. A change of wall material or wall color D. A change in trim courses and other horizontal elements E. A change in dormer or balcony design, if any F. Providing or changing pilasters, columns, or other facade elements Vertical Articulation Facade Composition Vertically orient materials, design elements, and architectural details to emphasize the proportion of height to width Facade Design Proportions Proportions shall be based on approximate ratio of the golden mean (1.618:1) Vertical Articulation (Continued) Facade Articulation A facade greater than 160 ft in width shall be differentiated so that it appears to be comprised of two or more adjacent buildings, bydividing such facade into 18- to 160- foot segments, each of which includes a separate entrance and differs from each of the other segments with respect to all of the following: A. A change in shape, sill and header height, detail, size, spacing , rhythm, and muntin pattern of windows B. A change of building or cornice height C. A change in cornice details D. A change of wall material or wall color E. A change in trim courses and other horizontal elements F. A change in dormer or balcony design, if any G. Providing or changing pilasters, columns, or other facade elements