Land use · Franklin, Virginia

multi-family dwelling

Named in 2 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Franklin’s own text settles what this covers.

on the same lot. For the purpose of this regulation a two-family or multi-family dwelling may be regarded as one structure. ### § 2.4 Yards and lots may not be reduced. [Amended 11-26-2007] (1) No lot

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receive radio or television signals. **APARTMENT** — A dwelling unit located in a multi-family dwelling . **APARTMENT HOUSE** — Same as "Dwelling, Multiple-Family." **ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY** — Any congregate residential setting that provides or coordinates personal or

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XV of this zoning ordinance. (8) Family day home. (9) Community recreation. (10) Multi-family dwelling in existence as of 9-25-2023, the date of adoption of the comprehensive zoning ordinance amendment. See § 5.5(3)(a). ### § 5.3

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as townhouses as set forth in § 2.7 of this zoning ordinance. 4. Multi-family dwelling , as set forth in section 2.13 of this ordinance. 5. Public park and playground. 6. Existing railroad lines, not including switching

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Permitted principal uses. (1) Single-family dwelling, detached and attached. (2) Two-family dwelling. (3) Multi-family dwelling . (4) Pubic park or playground. (5) Community center. (6) Community recreation. (7) Child day center. (8) Church. (9) Educational facility, primary/secondary.

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use1

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.