Franklin Zoning Ordinance

23 388 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 Trellis A structure of open latticework, especially one used as a support for vines and other creeping plants. Trim Color A color used on the trim of a building. u Understory Tree A small to medium-sized tree, growing 15 to 40 feet at maturity and often used for aesthetic purposes. Unified Site Plan A development option permitting a site plan to be submitted as an aggregation of two or more lots; however, bulk requirements, including buffers, building setbacks, landscape surface ratios, and parking shall be determined based on perimeter lot lines, regardless of the location, ownership, size, or quantity of the interior lots, effectively treating the aggregation of lots as one lot for meeting the requirements of this Ordinance. Uniformity Ratio A measurement of the relative difference in illumination values, at ground level, between differing exterior lighting sources on a single parcel of land. Use Classification A designation of the use of land in one of six basic classifications, including agricultural, residential, institutional, commercial, or industrial Utilities A supply of gas, electricity, water, cable, fiber optic, or telephone service to homes, businesses, and development. v Variance Relief granted from certain provisions of this Ordinance. Vehicle Repair Facilities An establishment engaged in major repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, vans, and trailer bodies and interiors. Services are typically non- routine and include auto body work, collision repair, replacement of major parts, painting, or customization. Vehicle Sales and Rental An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale or rental of new and used automotive vehicles, noncommercial trucks, or major recreational equipment, including incidental storage, maintenance, and servicing. Vehicle Service Facilities An establishment providing a range of minor, routine maintenance services for automotive vehicles. These services are performed indoors and include oil changes, lubrication, fluid replacement, tire rotation and sales, and other quick service activities. Vehicle Wash Facilities An area or structure equipped with automatic