Franklin Zoning Ordinance

157 TRANSITIONAL FEATURES TransitionalFeaturesforNonresidential,Multifamily,andMixed-UseDevelopmentintheCFO 08 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 development; C. Sight lines or angular planes to gauge the appropriate building height necessary to achieve a steady, incremental transition; or D. Other techniques that break up the scale of a building to complement existing development patterns, subject to approval by the applicable review body. 8.4 Transitional Features for Nonresidential, Multifamily, and Mixed-Use Development in the CFO 8.4.1 Applicability A. This Section shall apply to nonresidential, multifamily , and mixed-use development in the CFO to achieve design compatibility between new and existing development, where the existing development is established and expected to remain, pursuant to Envision Franklin. B. The standards in this Chapter may be used, all or in part, to achieve a transition between land uses, subdivisions, sites, lots, or structures , subject to the approval of the applicable review body, with consideration given to Envision Franklin and the Historic District Design Guidelines, where applicable. 8.4.2 Conflicting Provisions A. In cases where the standards of this Section and other Chapters conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. B. In cases where the standards of this Section and Section 8.1, Transition Areas Abutting Residential Lots , conflict, then this Section shall apply. C. Within the HPO district, where Historic District Design Guidelines and this Chapter conflict, the Historic District Design Guidelines shall take precedence. 8.4.3 Building Setbacks Outside of the R4, R6, MR, OR, CC, DD, 1ST, and 5TH districts, the minimum front yard setback shall be the average setback of existing buildings on the same block face. No new building shall be located closer to the front lot line than the closest adjacent building. 8.4.4 Building Height A. Facade width and height on facades of adjacent buildings and buildings on opposing sidesof a street shall beconsistent with each other such that neither facade exceeds the other’s dimensions by more than 25 percent. Topography, viewshed analysis, and methods outlined in Paragraph 8.4.4.D may be included in this assessment. B. At the edge of an underlying zoning district where the adjacent district has a lower maximum building height, buildings shall transition in height using methods outlined in Paragraph 8.4.4.D. C. Proposed multifamily buildings located within 100 feet of houses or duplexes shall not exceed two stories. D. Nonresidential and mixed-use development shall graduate the massing and scale of the new building through utilization of the following methods: 1. Building stepbacks of at least 20 feet from the stories below; 2. Dividing buildings into smaller parts, including detached buildings, to reduce effective visual bulk and to maintain the scale and rhythm of the existing pattern of development; 3. Sight lines or angular planes to gauge the appropriate building height necessary to achieve a steady,