Franklin Zoning Ordinance

351 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 Building Footprint The area of a lot, parcel of land, or building site included within the exterior walls or outermost projection of the roof of a building or portion of a building, exclusive of courtyards. Building Permit A permit required by this Ordinance prior to commencement of certain types of construction or development activities. Building Site A parcel of land that has not been subdivided as a separate lot, which is designated by an applicant as a building site in a development plan, site plan, or permit application, and which accommodates, or is available to accommodate, a principal building. Building Stepback The linear organization of building form within a single building that establishes portions of a building with a higher or lower height in a deliberate progression. Buildings may be “stepped-back” from the street edge, from a lot line, or from adjacent buildings. Building Type A classification of a building. Building types are described in Section 6.2, Overview of Building Types. Building Wall The entire surface area, including windows and doors, of an exterior wall of a building. c Caliper A method of measuring the diameter of the trunk of a tree for the purpose of determining size. The caliper of a mature, established tree is measured at diameter at breast height (DBH). The caliper of an young, nursery-grown tree is taken at six inches above the soil. If the