Franklin Zoning Ordinance

341 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals, or other communication signals. Appeal For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Protection , a request for a review of the local enforcement officer’s interpretation of any provision of this Ordinance or a request for a variance. Appeal of Administrative Decision A type of process to appeal a decision by an administrative official. Applicant The owner of property or the authorized representative of the owner who is applying for development approval. Appurtenance The visible, functional, or ornamental objects accessory to, and part of a building, such as chimneys, porches, decks, stoops, bay windows, roof overhangs, awnings, steps, and similar features. Arcade A covered passageway, typically found at street level, often comprised of a series of arches supported by columns. Architectural Lighting Exterior lighting that is designed to highlight structures, plantings, or significant architectural features in a direct or indirect fashion. Area of Shallow Flooding An area designated as a AO or AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent or greater annual chance of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate, and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. Area of Special Flood-Related Erosion Hazard The land within a community that is most likely to be subject to severe flood-related erosion losses. The area may be designated as Zone E on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM). After the detailed evaluation of the special flood-related erosion hazard area in preparation for publication of the Flood Insurance Rate Map, Zone E may be further refined. Arterial Street A type of street defined by Connect Franklin that is designed and intended for use by large volumes of through traffic, receives traffic flow from collector and local streets, allows for major movement between areas of the City, and usually has heavy traffic moving at relatively high speeds. This includes both major and minor arterial streets. Assessed Value The monetary price that a parcel of land, portion of land, improvement on land, or other commodity is assigned by the Williamson County Property Appraiser’s office for the purposes of taxation. Attendant A person employed to park vehicles.