Franklin Zoning Ordinance

23 352 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 caliper of the nursery-grown tree exceeds four inches, then the tree is measured at 12 inches above the soil. Campaign Sign A type of temporary sign as regulated by Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-7-143. Canopy A permanent, but not completely enclosed structure, which may be attached to or near a building for the purpose of providing shelter. For the purposes of this Ordinance, carports and awnings are defined separately and not regulated as canopies. Canopy Sign A type of sign described as such in Section 15.5, Canopy Sign. Canopy Tree A tree that has an expected height at maturity greater than 40 feet and which produces significant shade because it has a crown that is oval, round, vase-shaped, or umbrella-shaped. Cap The structural elements, design features, and materials associated with the top floor or top edge of the building to differentiate it from the middle and create a visual end to the building. Carport A type of accessory structure. A roofed structure not more than 75 percent enclosed by walls and attached to or near the principal building that is provided for the purpose of sheltering one or more vehicles. Carnival A type of temporary use that typically consists of amusement rides and games. Cemeteries Land used or intended to be used for burying the remains of human dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, includingmausoleums and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and within the boundaries of the cemetery. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) A document approvingwork on local landmarks or properties in Franklin’s Historic Preservation Overlay District based on the Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines. Certificate of Occupancy The final permit or authorization issued by the City allowing occupancy or use of a building, certifying that the building has been constructed in accordance with all applicable requirements. Certified Arborist A certified arborist shall mean any International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, or current member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists.