Franklin Zoning Ordinance

17 250 Chapter Riparian Setbacks NATURAL RESOURCES Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 17.3 Riparian Setbacks Development and land-disturbing activities shall complywith the StormwaterManagement Ordinance. 17.4 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Development and land-disturbing activities shall complywith the StormwaterManagement Ordinance. 17.5 Stormwater Management Features 17.5.1 Design A. All stormwater management features , such a s bioretention, d etention ponds, and retention ponds, shall comply with the Stormwater Management Ordinance and Stormwater BMP Manual design specifications. B. Stormwater management features shall be designed to be an integral and aesthetic part of the site landscape. C. Stormwater management features shall be located and designed to avoid tree removal. D. Walls and retaining walls for stormwater management features shall comply with Subsection 13.2.6, Materials. 17.5.2 Retention Ponds A. Measures for aeration, such as fountain features, shall be used to reduce stagnation in retention (wet) ponds. B. Retention (wet) ponds shall be planted with moisture tolerant plant material, trees, and native grasses to enhance their presence within the built environment.