23 408 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 13, 2026 Map For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Protection, the Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) or the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for a community issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Masonry Brick, stone, or concrete. Fiber cement siding, stucco, and exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are not considered masonry. Mass Grading Any stripping, cutting, filling, or stockpiling of earth or stone as a means of establishing new grades over a significant portion of a lot or site prior to new construction. Mean Sea Level For the purposes of Section 17.6, Floodplain Regulations, the average height of the sea for all stages of the tide. It is used as a reference for establishing various elevations within the floodplain. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the term is synonymous with the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988, or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced. Measurement A straight line from one lot line to another, from a building or structure to a lot line, or from a building or structure to another building or structure unless otherwise stated. Median A portion of a street or internal drive separating the opposing traffic flow and designed to prevent crossover movements by vehicles. Mew A type of alley as described in the Transportation and Street Technical Standards. Microbreweries/Craft Distilleries (Accessory Use) An accessory use that is part of a restaurant principal use, which includes small brewery or distillery production that is limited to artisanal, small-batch, or specialty beer or alcohol. This use is intended primarily for on-site retail sales and consumption. Minor Accessory Structure A type of accessory structure that has a footprint of 200 square feet or less. Examples include storage or potting sheds, workshops, and greenhouses. Mixed-Use Development A tract of land or structure developed for both residential and nonresidential uses. Such uses may be vertically integrated within a multistory building or horizontally integrated within one or more buildings on a lot or development site. Mobile Food Vendor A type of temporary use as defined by the Municipal Code. Mobile Home A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent single chassis and designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term “manufactured home” does not include “recreational equipment”. For the purposes of this definition, “manufactured home” and “mobile home” shall be considered interchangeable.
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