04 78 Chapter CAO—Columbia Avenue Overlay District OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 13, 2026 C. Building Type Standards 1. The following building types are the only permitted building types: a. Commercial/Mixed-Use Building b. House c. Townhouse 2. For commercial/mixed use buildings of two or more stories with a facade width greater than 100 feet, the facade shall be differentiated so that it appears to be comprised of two or more adjacent buildings, by dividing into 35-100 foot segments. Each facade segment shall include a separate main entrance and differ from each of the other segments with respect to all of the following: a. A change in shape, sill and header height, detail, size, spacing, rhythm, and muntin pattern of windows; b. A change of building or cornice height; c. A change in cornice details; d. A change of wall material or wall color; e. A change in trim courses and other horizontal elements; f. A change in dormer or balcony design, if any; and g. Providing or changing pilasters, columns, or other facade elements. 3. Brick or natural stone shall comprise a minimum of 75 percent of the primary materials of a facade. For accent purposes, natural stone and cementbased stucco shall be permitted. D. Frontage Types The urban frontage is the only permitted frontage type. E. Signs Internally illuminated signs attached to the building shall be permitted only on front facades facing Columbia Avenue. F. Parking 1. Certain uses in CAO1 may have reduced parking requirements, pursuant to Section 10.2, Minimum Parking. 2. Where surface parking serving a nonresidential use is adjacent to or across the street from a residential use, a six-foot brick or stone wall shall be installed to screen the parking area. 4.7.5 CAO2—Historic Residential Development Sub-District Properties within the CAO2 shall comply with the requirements of this Subsection. A. Sub-District Boundaries The CAO2 includes properties located along Columbia Avenue between Fowlkes and Fairground Streets. This sub-district is characterized by: 1. Predominantly one- and two-story houses built prior to WWII, including the historic Carter House and the Lotz House; and 2. Scattered one-story commercial buildings and reclaimed battlefield open space.
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