Franklin Zoning Ordinance

359 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 Effluent A discharge of liquid waste. Elevated Building A building built to have the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area elevated above the ground level by means of solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of floodwater, pilings, columns, piers, or shear walls adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a base flood event. Elevation Certificate For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, a certificate as defined and regulated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Emergency Flood Insurance Program The program as implemented on an emergency basis in accordance with Section 1336 of the Emergency Flood Insurance Act. It is intended as a program to provide a first layer amount of insurance on all insurable structures before the effective date of the initial Floodplain Insurance Rate Map. Encroachment The portion of a structure or improvement that intrudes into a required setback, right-of- way, or easement; the placement of vehicles or equipment into a tree protection zone; or the access location. Entitlement Legal rights granted by approvals from the City to develop and use property. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Lands containing specimen trees, steep slopes, wetlands, watercourses, floodplains, habitat of endangered or threatened species, hillcrests, and similar features. Envision Franklin The general plan for physical development in the City of Franklin. Also called a long range plan or land use plan. Erosion The process of the gradual wearing away of land. Essential Services Government facilities, public utilities, and private utilities necessary for the exercise of a principal use or service of a principal building. Establishment A place of business with its furnishings and staff. Estate Enclosure A technique for screening historically significant lands and structures from adjacent development as described in Section 18.5, Estate Enclosure. Event Tent Collapsible tents and membrane structures used as temporary shelter for events and parties. Event Venue An establishment that hosts special events, such as weddings, wedding receptions, bridal receptions, rehearsal luncheons and dinners, anniversary celebrations, galas, birthday parties, family reunions, retirement parties,