Franklin, Tennessee Zoning Map
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Franklin, Tennessee Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Franklin's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
PD Planned District | - | 11,345.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
CI Civic Institutional District | - | 2,572 ac | Standards & uses → |
ER Estate Residential District | - | 1,957.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
R2 Residential 2 District | - | 1,862.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Franklin regulates land through 22 zoning districts, and the Planned District is the largest by a wide margin at roughly 11,345 acres, more than four times the next largest classification.
Most of the city is therefore governed by approved plans rather than by the citywide tables.
The Regional Commerce districts are the distinguishing framework, numbered 4, 6 and 12 and covering roughly 1,856 acres together. Naming a commercial family regional commerce rather than commercial, and numbering it by intensity, states that these districts serve a market beyond the city.
Two districts are named for streets: a First Avenue District at roughly 40 acres and a Fifth Avenue North District at about 13. Naming individual avenues in the zoning roster is fine-grained and reflects a historic downtown grid.
A Civic Institutional District covers roughly 2,572 acres, the second largest classification.
The residential ladder runs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, with an Estate Residential district at roughly 1,957 acres and a Mixed Residential district at about 55. R2 is the largest of the numbered districts at roughly 1,862 acres.
Agriculture covers roughly 1,415 acres, light industrial about 1,328 and heavy industrial roughly 115. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Franklin zoning: frequently asked questions
How much of Franklin is planned district?
Roughly 11,345 acres, more than four times the next largest classification. Most of the city is governed by approved plans rather than by the citywide tables.
What are the Regional Commerce districts?
A commercial family numbered 4, 6 and 12 covering roughly 1,856 acres together. Naming them regional commerce states that these districts serve a market beyond the city.
Are any districts named for streets?
Yes, a First Avenue District at roughly 40 acres and a Fifth Avenue North District at about 13, reflecting a historic downtown grid regulated street by street.
Which is the second largest classification?
The Civic Institutional District at roughly 2,572 acres, ahead of the Estate Residential district at about 1,957 and the R2 residential district at roughly 1,862.
How is residential zoning organised?
Through numbered districts at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, plus an Estate Residential district at roughly 1,957 acres and a Mixed Residential district at about 55.
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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Franklin planning department before acquisition or design.