Franklin Zoning Ordinance

163 STREETS AND CIRCULATION Vehicular Circulation 09 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 9.5 Vehicular Circulation 9.5.1 External Connectivity A. The arrangement of new streets and internal drives shall provide for the alignment and continuation of existing or proposed streets and internal drives into adjacent properties. B. Street connections, street stubs , or internal drive connections shall be provided in every direction (north, south, east, and west), including connections to all existing streets or internal drives adjacent to the development site. C. The DRT may determine that a street stub or internal drive connection or alignment shall not be required due to the classification of a street or when adjacent to floodplain, wetlands , riparian buffers, tree save areas , naturally-occurring slopes exceeding 14 percent, or other unique site conditions preventing a street or internal drive connection. D. Street right-of-way and pavement shall be extended to the adjacent property lines. Internal drive pavement shall be extended to the adjacent property lines. E. Traffic calming measures shall be consistent with the TransportationandStreet Technical Standards. Existing residential streets affected by external street connectivity requirements may be candidates for traffic calming treatments upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department. If an applicant disagrees with the recommendation, the applicant may appeal to the FMPC or the BOMA, depending on the type of application. F. At each location where a street terminates where a future connection is planned or accommodated, a sign shall be installed with the words “STREET TO BE EXTENDED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN” to inform property owners. G. The final plat and deeds for all residential lots shall identify street stubs and include a notation that all street stubs are intended for connection with future streets on adjoining undeveloped property. 9.5.2 Internal Connectivity A. Development shall provide a grid street or internal drive pattern wherever possible. B. Development shall provide for the alignment and continuation of internal street or internal drive connections to maximize the internal connectivity of the site wherever possible. C. Block length perimeter shall not exceed a maximum of 2,400 feet, except the DRT may approve a block length perimeter up to 3,200 feet in cases: 1. Where environmental or topographic constraints exist; 2. Where the street classification prevents a connection; or 3. Where a proposal includes an internal parking structure. D. New blocks shall be consistent with the Transportation and Street Technical Standards for distance between intersections. E. Cul-de-sacs are permitted only where existing development, floodplains, wetlands , naturally occurring slopes exceeding 14 percent, riparian buffers, tree save areas , or other unique site conditions prevent a street connection.