Franklin Zoning Ordinance

23 376 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 Rear Lot Line The boundary line of a lot which is generally opposite, and does not intersect, the front line. Rear Yard The open area, except as otherwise authorized in this Ordinance, located between the rear facade of a building or structure and the rear boundary of a lot, and extending from one side lot line to the other side lot line. Reasonably Safe from Flooding Base flood waters will not inundate the land or damage structures to be removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area and that any subsurface waters related to the base flood will not damage existing or proposed structures. Recreational Vehicle For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Protection, a vehicle which is built on a single chassis; 400 square feet or less whenmeasured at the largest horizontal projection; designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck; and designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as a temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. Recycling Drop-Off Center A small collection facility where recyclable materials are purchased or accepted from the public. It is an accessory use. Redevelopment Any proposed expansion, addition, renovation, or major change to an existing building, structure, or aspect of development. Refuse Area Area containing dumpsters, trash compaction, garbage or recycling collection, and other similar service areas. Regulatory Floodway The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height. Rehabilitation (of a Historic Structure) The act of returning a historic structure to usable condition through repair, alteration, and/or preservation of its features.