Franklin Zoning Ordinance

349 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 steep slopes, soils, potential land disturbance, stormwater, floodplain, public infrastructure, specimen trees, or other site conditions that warrant additional administrative review. Critical Lot Plan An administratively reviewed plan submitted prior to issuance of a building permit for a critical lot. Critical Root Zone (CRZ) A circular area measured outward from a tree trunk, representing the essential area of the roots that must be maintained for the tree’s survival. The CRZ is measured one foot of radial distance for every inch of tree at diameter at breast height, with a minimum of ten feet. Cross Access Vehicular and pedestrian access provided between parking areas of two or more development sites or parcels of land intended to allow movement between the sites without the use of a public street. Cross Access Easement An easement or other development right offered to one party by another party that allows ingress and egress across private lands. Cross access easements are typically granted over or across surface parking areas. Cross Section A conceptual vertical plane cut through a space or building illustrating widths and heights of the diagrammed elements. Cul-de-Sac A street having one end open to traffic and the other terminated by circular vehicular turn around. Cultured Stone A refined architectural concrete building unit manufactured to simulate natural cut stone. Cupola A structure on top of a roof or dome, often used as a lookout or to admit light and air. Cut A portion of land surface or area from which earth has been removed or will be removed by excavation; or, the depth below original ground surface to the excavated surface. d Data Centers An establishment primarily engaged in providing infrastructure for hosting and data processing services that businesses and other organizations use to organize, process, store, and disseminate large amounts of data. Day Care Centers An establishment designed to provide day- time care and instruction for children or adults. Deciduous Tree A tree that drops its foliage annually before becoming dormant. Deferred Parking A portion of the required parking associated with a use that is not installed at the time of construction, but delayed or deferred until a parking demand study can be completed to