Franklin Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Franklin held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 14 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 14 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 205% compared to May (56 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Plan of Services for Annexation north of Clovercroft Road (Resolution 2026-48)

Approved.

City of Franklin plan of services for annexation of 22.78 acres north of Clovercroft Road, east of Oxford Glen Drive. Applicant Landmark Investments, DeBoer family property owner. 38-41 single-family homes proposed. Commission recommended approval to Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

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Rezoning 7.68 acres to PD 18.85 - Iris Place PUD (Ordinance 2026-16)

Approved.

Ordinance to rezone 7.68 acres from planned PD district to PD 18.85 for property at 500 Westmead Boulevard, Iris Place PUD. Franklin Housing Authority / Elmington, 144 residential units. Commission recommended approval. Commissioner Williamson recused.

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Development Plan Iris Place PUD with two MOS (Resolution 2026-50)

Approved.

Development plan for Iris Place PUD subdivision, 144 multifamily residential units across five buildings on 7.68 acres at 500 Westmead Boulevard. Franklin Housing Authority / Elmington. Two MOS: parking (1.75 spaces/unit) and open space (natural area 10% to 0%, total 15% open space). Staff recommended approval. Commission approved. Williamson recused.

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Rezoning 5.14 acres to PD 21.70 - Denson Place PUD (Ordinance 2026-15)

Approved.

Ordinance to rezone 5.14 acres from planned PD district to PD 21.70 for property at 137 Natchez Street, Denson Place PUD. Franklin Housing Authority / Elmington, 97 units, density 21.7 units/acre. Commission recommended approval. Williamson recused. Resident Travis Brain raised traffic/school/drainage concerns.

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Development Plan Denson Place PUD with four MOS (Resolution 2026-49)

Approved.

Development plan for Denson Place PUD subdivision, 97 multifamily units on 5.14 acres at 137 Natchez Street. Franklin Housing Authority / Elmington. Four MOS: parking (1.75/unit), open space (natural area 10% to 0%), stormwater in 75-foot historic buffer, utility easements in historic buffer. 75-foot historic buffer adjacent to First Missionary Baptist Church. Staff recommended approval of all. Commission approved. Williamson recused.

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Annexation of five properties (22.78 acres) north of Clovercroft Road (Resolution 2026-47)

Approved.

Resolution to annex five properties consisting of 22.78 acres north of Clovercroft Road, east of Oxford Glen Drive, within Franklin urban growth boundary. Applicant intends single-family homes. Commission recommended approval to BOMA.

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Window replacement at 108 Cottage Lane

Approved.

Consideration of window replacement at 108 Cottage Lane in the Boyd Mill Avenue Historic District; building constructed in the 2010s, part of the Vandalia Cottages subdivision. Applicant Patricia Grossland. Approved with staff conditions unanimously.

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Driveway alteration at 309 4th Avenue South

Approved.

Consideration of alteration to a previously approved driveway at 309 4th Avenue South in the downtown Franklin National Register Historic District; circa 1905 two-story frame residential building. Request to use a ribbon/Hollywood strip design with plant materials in cut sections. Applicant Michael Desmond. Approved with staff conditions unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 14 recorded zoning decisions. See all Franklin meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PD 1.8, 22.78 acres at North of Clovercroft Road, east of Oxford Glen Drive (DeBoer family)
• RC-12 → PD 32.7, 7.031 acres at 2408 and 2412 Goose Creek Bypass
• PD → PD 18.85, 7.68 acres at 500 Westmead Boulevard (Franklin Housing Authority)
• PD → PD 21.70, 5.14 acres at 137 Natchez Street (Franklin Housing Authority)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 23 instances
• residential: 20 instances
• subdivision: 16 instances
• PUD: 14 instances
• rezoning: 13 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 188% from May.
• Residential came up 300% more often than May.
• Subdivision is new this month with 16 mentions, not present in May.
• PUD is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in May.
• Rezoning is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in May.

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