Franklin Zoning Ordinance

155 TRANSITIONAL FEATURES Transition Zones Abutting Residential Lots 08 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 8.1 Transition Zones Abutting Residential Lots 8.1.1 Applicability A. This Section shall apply to development in: 1. The NC, RC6, RC12, GO, LI, and HI districts when a development site abuts an existing residential lot; and 2. The PD and CC districts when located outside of the CFOwhen a development site abuts an existing residential lot. B. When a residential lot is part of the same development, this Section shall not apply. 8.1.2 Transition Zone Descriptions The following transition zones shall be required along the edge of the development site where it abuts an existing residential lot: Transition Area Minimum Width Requirements Transition Zone 1 25 feet buffer w ith plantings Transition Zone 2 50 feet restricted use Transition Zone 3 50 feet building height and form Figure 8.1.2.A Transition Areas 3 2 1 1 Zone 1 (25 ft wide) 2 Zone 2 (50 ft wide) 3 Zone 3 (50 ft wide) Residential Lot 8.1.3 Transition Zone 1: Buffer A. Transition Zone 1 shall be a 25-foot wide area along the edge of the development site that serves as a buffer . The buffer shall comply with Section 12.7, Buffers, and shall contain the following plantings: Type of Material Number per 100 Linear Feet Minimum Evergreen Canopy Trees 5 50% Understory Trees 5 50% Shrubs 60 75% B. Fences a nd walls may be used in the buffer. Fences and walls shall comply with the following: 1. The fence or wall shall have a minimum opacity of 75 percent; 2. The fence or wall shall be a minimum height of six feet, unless otherwise approved by the DRT; and 3. The fence or wall shall incorporate a masonry column at any end visible from a street or internal drive. C. Berms may be used in the buffer. Berms shall comply with the following: 1. Berms shall be used only along a rear property line of a residential lot and not located between a lot and a street or internal drive; 2. Berms shall be a minimum of four feet in height, unless otherwise approved by the DRT; 3. Berms shall be stabilized with a ground cover or other suitable vegetation; 4. Shrubs shall be planted on a berm to achieve a combined height of six feet within four years of planting; and