Franklin Zoning Ordinance

395 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Defined Terms 23 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 or other protective device. Tree Removal Permit A type of permit to remove a tree not associated with an approved building permit, grading permit, site plan, preliminary plat, final plat, or stormwater management permit. Tree Save Area The portion of a development site or lot located under existing tree canopy that is to be retained during the development process. Tree Topping Removal of entire branches, leaves, and/or trunk from the top of a tree. 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. Urban Frontage A frontage type described as such in Section 7.6, Urban Frontage. 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 Valet Parking A parking service described as such in the Municipal Code and Subsection 10.1.10, Alternative Parking Plan. Variance Relief granted from certain provisions of this Ordinance. Vehicle A car, truck, or motorcycle, but excluding recreational equipment. Vehicle Repair Facilities An establishment engaged in major repair and maintenance services for automotive