Franklin Zoning Ordinance

23 368 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 Multi-Stemmed Tree A canopy or understory tree having two or more primary stems or trunks, each of which is included within the determination of caliper or DBH. Multifamily (Building Type) The principal building type described as such in Section 6.7, Multifamily. Multifamily (Use Type) A type of residential use with a building containingfiveormore individual dwellingunits, with the units often stacked vertically, sharing common vertical walls and/or horizontal floors and ceilings, often called apartments, lofts, condominiums, stacked flats, or age-restricted independent living, and may include units for sale or rent. Multiplex (Building Type) The principal building type described as such in Section 6.5, Multiplex. Multiplex (Use Type) A type of residential use with a building containing three to four dwelling units that has the appearance of one house from the street. They often share a common entrance. n National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, as corrected in 1929, a vertical control used as a reference for establishing varying elevations within the floodplain. National Historic Landmarks Nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. National Register of Historic Places The Secretary of the Interior’s official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation; lands and structures on the list possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Native Vegetation Any indigenous tree, shrub, ground cover, or other plant adapted to the soil, climatic, and hydrographic conditions occurring on the site. Natural Areas The type of open space described as such in Section 11.3, Natural Area. Naturally Occurring Slope The changes in grade or elevation on a lot or site that result from natural processes, not land-disturbing activities. Nature Trail A type of pedestrian path through natural areas, including hiking, walking/jogging, and mountain bike trails. Neighborhood Amenities Outdoor recreation areas, such as pools, sports fields, sports courts, playgrounds, and dog parks typically for use by residents of the development.