Franklin Zoning Ordinance

355 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 provided such quarters are connected by interior passageways to the other portions of the dwelling unit and are not rented to any unrelated tenants or otherwise used in violation of this Ordinance. If more than one meter is installed for the same type of household utility service, it will be presumed that a structure is not being used as a single- family dwelling. Farm Animal An animal kept for agricultural purposes. This use includes animals raised for home use or for profit, such as cattle or horses. Farm-Field Boundary A technique of screening historically significant lands or structures from adjacent development as described in Section 18.4, Farm-Field Boundary . Fence A structure used to delineate a boundary or act as a barrier or means of protection, confinement, or screening. Fill A portion of land surface or area to which soil, rock, or other materials have been or will be added; the height above original ground surface after the material has been or will be added; or the material used for the purposes of filling. Final Plat A type of application to finalize a layout for subdividing land into two or more lots suitable for recording at the Register of Deeds. Finished Floor Elevation The height of the finished flooring of the lowest floor serving habitable space within a structure or building. Flag A type of sign described as such in Section 15.9, Flag. Flex Building Type The principal building type described as such in Section 6.11, Flex Building. Flood A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. Flood Elevation Determination Adeterminationby thefloodplainadministrator of the water surface elevations of the base flood; that is, the flood level that has a one percent or greater chance of occurrence in any given year. Flood Elevation Study An examination, evaluation, and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an