Franklin Zoning Ordinance

353 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 Estate Enclosure A technique for screening historically significant lands and structures from adjacent development as described in Section 18.5, Estate Enclosure. Event Venue An establishment that hosts special events, such as weddings, wedding receptions, bridal receptions, rehearsal luncheons and dinners, anniversary celebrations, galas, birthday parties, family reunions, retirement parties, corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, speaker luncheon series, auctions, museum exhibits, and similar events. Evergreen Tree A tree with foliage that is not dropped annually or that remains green throughout the year. Exception For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, awaiver from the provisions of this Ordinance which relieves the applicant from the requirements of a rule, regulation, order, or other determination made or issued pursuant to Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations. Existing Construction within the FWO or FFO Overlay Districts Any structure for which the “start of construction” commenced before the effective date of the initial floodplain management ordinance, dated 9/14/76, adopted by the City of Franklin as a basis for participation in the National Floodplain Insurance Program. Existing Grade The slope or elevation of existing ground surface prior to cutting, grading, or filling. Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the first floodplain management code or ordinance adopted by the community as a basis for that community’s participation in the National Floodplain Insurance Program. Existing Structure Any structure for which the “start of construction” commenced before the effective date of this Ordinance. Existing Tree Canopy The existing vegetative canopy or tree cover composed of crowns of healthy, self- supporting, woody vegetation. Expansion to an Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS) Acrylic, rubber-based material applied over a fiberglass mesh attached to a foam backing used as a facade material.