Land use · Franklin, Virginia

parking lot

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.

facilities. 10. Public utility, neighborhood. 11. Office/institution. 12. Bus terminal. 13. Hotel. 14. Parking lot . 15. Funeral home. 16. Motor vehicle dealership. 17. Motor vehicle repair, major. 18. Motor vehicle repair, minor. 19. Garden center. 20.

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intended vehicular traffic as approved by the Environmental Services Division of Community Development. Parking lots shall be designed to reduce water pollution through stormwater management measures including, but not limited to porous paving, filter strips, bio-retention

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units shall not obstruct pedestrian or bicycle access or passage, impede traffic or parking lot circulation, or create safety or visibility problems for vehicles and pedestrians. Such vehicles may be parked in an existing parking lot

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this division is to ensure attractive views of vehicular use areas such as parking lots , driveways, loading and service areas, utility service areas and utility devices from streets and adjacent properties by screening such areas from

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areas, and watercourses. Open space shall not be deemed to include structures, driveways, parking lots or other surfaces designed or intended for vehicular traffic. ## PARK AND RIDE FACILITY A publicly owned, short-term parking facility for

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right2

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.