Franklin Zoning Ordinance

13 212 Chapter Screening FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 gates shall be provided. D. Building design or other structural features, such as knee walls, alcoves, or wing walls may also be used to fully or partially enclose site items required to be screened. In cases where only partial enclosure is achieved, the enclosure shall include an opaque gate or door designed to be compatible with the building colors and materials. 13.3.5 Service Areas A. Service areas, such as maintenance areas, equipment areas, loading docks, loading berths, or similar spaces shall be screened from public view and adjacent properties with an opaque fence or wall at least six feet in height. As an alternative, landscaping may be used if a four-foot tall solid evergreen screen is provided at the time of planting. B. Opaque gates shall be provided in cases where the items required to be screened are visible fromstreets or adjacent property due to drive aisles or parking areas . C. Building design or other structural features, such as knee walls , alcoves, or wing walls may also be used to fully or partially enclose site items required to be screened. In cases where only partial enclosure is achieved, the enclosure shall include an opaque gate or door designed to be compatible with the building colors and materials. D. Loading docks, berths, or similar spaces in the LI or HI district that do not front collector or arterial streets shall be exempt from this Subsection. 13.3.6 Outdoor Storage Areas A. Where permitted by Chapter 5, Use Regulations, outdoor storage areas that contain materials, stock, tanks, equipment, or vehicles are not permitted in front yards, required setbacks , fire lanes, drive aisles, parking areas, or areas intended for pedestrian circulation. B. Outdoor storage shall be screened from public view and adjacent properties with an opaque fence or wall with a height of at least six feet. Landscaping may be used if a six-foot tall solid evergreen screen is provided at the time of planting. C. Opaque gates shall be provided in cases where the items required to be screened are visible fromstreets or adjacent property due to drive aisles or parking areas. D. Building design or other structural features, such as knee walls , alcoves, or wing walls may also be used to fully or partially enclose site items required to be screened. In cases where only partial enclosure is achieved, the enclosure shall include an opaque gate or door designed to be compatible with the building colors and materials. E. Where outdoor storage tanks are permitted, screening shall comply with the Fire Code and shall comply with the intent of the screening requirements of this Subsection. 13.3.7 Outdoor Playground Areas A. Outdoor playground areas related to civic, institutional, or daycare uses shall be placed to the side or rear of the building and bordered by a fence or wall at least three feet tall. B. The perimeter of the fence shall be planted with a row of evergreen and deciduous shrubs with a minimum planting height of 30 inches and planted three feet on-center.