Franklin, VA Zoning Ordinance#
ARTICLE I#
Districts and District Maps
§ 1.1 Districts.#
[Amended by Ord. No. 2004-7, 5-24-2004 and 9-25-2023]
For the purpose of this ordinance the City of Franklin is hereby divided into the following districts:
| District | Name |
|---|---|
| R-O | One-Family Residential District |
| R-1 | Limited Residential District |
| R-2 | General Residential District |
| R-3 | Mixed-Residential District |
| M-U | Mixed Use Planned Unit Development District |
| B-1 | Neighborhood Business District |
| B-2 | Central Commercial Business District |
| B-3 | General Business District |
| M-1 | Light Industrial District |
| M-2 | Heavy Industrial District |
| RC | Conservation District |
The term "R district," as used hereinafter, means the "R-O," "R-1," "R-2" and "R-3" districts. "B district" means the "B-1", "B-2" and "B-3" districts. "M district" means "M-1" and "M-2" districts.
§ 1.2 Map.#
The boundaries of the several districts are hereby established as shown on the zoning district map which accompanies and is hereby made a part of this ordinance.[1] The boundaries of said districts are intended to follow lot lines, other property lines, or the center lines of streets or alleys (existing or projected), all as they existed at the time of passage of this ordinance; except that where a district boundary clearly does not follow any such line and is not otherwise identified, it shall be located by a graduated measure or rule. Any question as to the location of a boundary shall be determined by the board of appeals as provided in article XXVII.
[1] Editor's Note: The Zoning District Map is on file in the City offices.
§ 1.3 Annexations.#
In case any territory has not specifically been included within one district or another, or may hereafter become a part of the incorporated area of Franklin by annexation or otherwise, such territory shall automatically be classified in the RC district until reclassified as provided herein.
ARTICLE II#
General Provisions
ARTICLE III#
R-O One-Family Residential District Use Regulations
ARTICLE IV#
R-1 Limited Residential District Use Regulations
ARTICLE V#
R-2 General Residential District Use Regulations
ARTICLE VI#
R-3 Mixed-Residential District Use Regulations
ARTICLE VII#
M-U Mixed Use Planned Unit Development
ARTICLE VIII#
B-1 Neighborhood Business District Use Regulations
ARTICLE IX#
B-2 Central Business District Use Regulations
ARTICLE X#
B-3 General Business District Use Regulations
ARTICLE XI#
M-1 Light Industrial District Use Regulations
ARTICLE XII#
M-2 Heavy Industrial District Use Regulations
ARTICLE XIII#
RC Resource Conservation District Use Regulations
ARTICLE XVI#
Mobile Home Regulations
ARTICLE XVII#
Cluster Zoning
ARTICLE XVIII#
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
ARTICLE XIX#
Supplementary Regulations: Heights, Lot Sizes, Yards, etc.
ARTICLE XX#
AA Aircraft Approach District
ARTICLE XXI#
Floodplain Regulations
ARTICLE XXIA#
Historic Preservation Ordinance
ARTICLE XXII#
Signs
ARTICLE XXIII#
Antennas
ARTICLE XXIV#
Site Plan
ARTICLE XXV#
Landscaping Requirements
ARTICLE XXVI#
Administration
ARTICLE XXVII#
Board of Zoning Appeals
ARTICLE XXVIII#
Changes and Amendments
ARTICLE XXIX#
Definitions
Additional Zoning Details
Franklin City Zoning Code