Franklin Zoning Ordinance

95 USE REGULATIONS Accessory Uses and Structures 05 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 5.2 Accessory Uses and Structures 5.2.1 General Provisions A. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in conjunction with a permitted principal use. B. Accessory uses and structures are permitted by district as listed in the table in Subsection 5.2.6, Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures by Zoning District. C. Accessory uses and structures are subject to additional requirements, as described in Subsection 5.2.7, Accessory Use and Structure Regulations. D. Accessory uses and structures shall be subject to approval by the Department of Building and Neighborhood Services, unless a site plan is required pursuant to Section 20.12, Site Plan. 5.2.2 Accessory Uses Accessory uses shall be: A. Clearly incidental and subordinate to a permitted principal use in terms of area and function; B. Customarily found in connection with the principal use; C. Located on the same lot as the principal use; and D. Owned or operated by the same person as the principal use. 5.2.3 Accessory Structures Accessory structures shall: A. Comply with the maximum number, setback, and height requirements in the applicable zoning district, except those structures subject to Paragraph 5.1.4.T, Telecommunication Towers and Antenna; B. Not be located within platted or recorded easements or over underground utilities; C. Be subordinate in area and size to the principal building (except for agricultural structures ); D. Meet all other applicable standards of this Ordinance when taken together with the principal building or use; and E. Not be constructed prior to the time the principal building is constructed (except for community gardens and agricultural uses) . 5.2.4 Minor Accessory Structures Minor accessory structures, such as storage or potting sheds, workshops, or greenhouses, shall: A. Comply with Subsection 5.2.2, Accessory Uses; B. Comply with the maximum number, setback, and height requirements in the applicable zoning district; C. Have a building footprint of less than 200 square feet; D. Not be within platted or recorded easements or over underground utilities; E. Not be constructed prior to the time the principal building is constructed (except for community gardens and agricultural uses). 5.2.5 Accessory Uses and Structures Table Key A. A solid black circle indicates a permitted accessory use or structure in the respective district. The use and structure are also subject to all other applicable requirements of this Ordinance. B. A half-black circle indicates additional requirements associated with the permitted accessory use or uses within a district. The use and structure are also subject to all other applicable requirements of this Ordinance. C. A blank cell indicates the accessory use is not permitted in the respective district.