Franklin Zoning Ordinance

23 384 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 State Highway An officially designated highway or route of the State of Tennessee, which is therefore subject to the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Steeple A tower that tapers to a point at the top typically used as a decorative feature on a building or as an area on or within a building to house church bells, clocks, antennas, or similar devices. Stoop A small staircase ending in a platform and leading to the entrance of the building, which is between three and six feet deep. Storage Building A building used for the storage or warehousing of goods, but not including temporary storage containers such as portable on-demand units or tractor trailers used for storage. Stormwater Management Feature Any device, facility, or infrastructure that serves to collect, convey, temporarily detain, permanently retain, infiltrate, treat, or otherwise manage stormwater. Story A habitable level of a building, excluding attics and basements. Story Streamers A series of long, narrow banners, flags, or pennants attached to a cord. Street An existing or planned public or private right-of-way that is designed, dedicated, or used principally for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, which provides access for abutting properties. Street Lights Exterior lights and light fixtures intended to illuminate public and private street and other rights-of-way. Street Stub A nonpermanent, dead-end street intended to be extended in conjunction with development on adjacent property. Street Tree A canopy tree planted or existing within the planting strip or along either side of a public or private street or internal drive.