23 412 Chapter Defined Terms DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 13, 2026 Nuisance Tree A tree that interferes with the quiet enjoyment of real or personal property or public infrastructure. o Off-Road Head Style Fixture Light fixture consisting of a rectangular head and arm affixed to a pole. This type of light is typically used to light parking areas or other outdoor areas. Office The premises used by an establishment primarily engaged in providing professional, financial, administrative, clerical, and similar services. On-Site Parking Parking on a lot, not inclusive of parallel parking on internal drives. One-Half Story The uppermost habitable building level under a sloping roof and usually having dormer windows, and which level contains less finished area than the first level of the building. One Hundred Year Flood Floods of a large magnitude that are only expected to be equaled or exceeded once (on average) during any 100-year period. Opacity A measurement indicating the degree of obscuration of light or visibility. Opaque Screen Any combination of vegetative material, fences, or walls and designed to completely obstruct off-site views into the area. Open Space Land used for active or passive recreation or resource protection purposes, not including residential lots, right-of-way, or parking or loading areas. Open Space Lot A single lot or group of lots intended to contain open space set-asides. Open Space Set-Aside Portion of a proposed development required for reservation as permanent open space. Open Space Type A classification of open space. Open space types are described in Section 11.2, Overview of Open Space Types. Ornamental Fixture A pole-mounted light fixture with an ornamental head, such as a colonial head, coach head, acorn head, or other decorative head. Outdoor Dining Area The type of open space described as such in Section 11.9, Outdoor Dining Area.
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