23 346 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2022 dwelling, such as a detached garage, carport, home office, bonus room, home workshop, pool house, tool house, greenhouse, shed, garden shelter, or any combination thereof. An accessory structure is typically detached from the principal building, but may be connected to the principal building by a breezeway. This definition does not include an accessory dwelling. Accessory Use Ause that is customarily incidental, appropriate, and subordinate to the principal use of land or buildings and is located upon the same lot. Active Construction Site Any site that is under active construction and has a current and valid building permit. Active Recreation Land used for specific recreational activities that are generally facility oriented, such as swimming pools, sports courts, sports arenas, sports fields, skate parks, playgrounds, and other facilities that address sports or physical activity. Adjacent The condition where two or more parcels share common property lines or where two parcels are separated only by an alley, easement, street, or internal drive. Where not describing land, property, lots, or parcels, adjacent describes being next to or nearby one another. Administrative Decision A decision in an order, requirement, permit, interpretation, or refusal made by any administrative official in carrying out or enforcing any provision of this Ordinance. Adult-Oriented Establishments A use type with the same meaning as the term “adult-oriented establishment,” as used in T.C.A. § 7-51-1102, and in construing this term, the definitions contained in T.C.A. § 7-51-1102 (1) – (6) and (9) – (31), are likewise incorporated by reference into and made a part of this Ordinance. Age-Restricted Multifamily A type of multifamily residential that limits the residency to individuals who are at least 55 years of age or older. Aggregate Caliper Inch (ACI) The number of caliper inches of proposed trees used to meet a planting requirement. Caliper inch sizes for individual proposed trees are measured as indicated in the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI 260.1-2004). Agricultural Lands Lands actively engaged in direct production of agricultural goods or products. Agricultural Structure A structure used in agricultural operations. Agricultural Uses Agricultural and farming activities, including nurseries and facilities for processing and selling agricultural products grown on the premises. Alcove A recess in a wall, or partly enclosed extension connected to or forming part of a room, often curved and often used to house sculpture, a seat, or a fountain.
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