Franklin Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Franklin held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 121% compared to July (117 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Vested rights extension for Franklin Commons South Subdivision Site Plan

Approved.

Resolution 2026-65 extends the vesting period by two years for the Franklin Commons South Subdivision Site Plan Section 4, Revision 1, from January 17, 2027 until January 17, 2029. Site plan includes a 110,736 square foot commercial building, a six-story self-storage facility on 1.65 acres, located at southwest corner of Franklin Commons Court and Wood Duck Court, 175 Rosa Ham Way. Passed unanimously.

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Rezoning of 20.33 acres for Harpeth Village PD subdivision

Approved.

Ordinance 2025-19 rezones 20.33 acres from estate residential ER district to light industrial LI district to plan PD 9.2/75,000 district for property east of Franklin Road and north of Harpeth Industrial Court, at 318 Franklin Road and 1123 Harpeth Industrial Court. Plan includes 187 multifamily units and 75,000 square feet of non-residential uses. Recommended approval to Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Commissioner Williamson recused. Passed unanimously.

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Variance for 220-foot front setback at 880 Oak Meadow Drive

Approved.

Variance to allow proposed principal building to have a maximum front yard setback of 220 feet from Oak Meadow Drive for the 13.3 acre RC6-zoned property at 880 Oak Meadow Drive. Owner Franklin Capital Investments plans a two-story 100,000-118,000 sq ft retail/furniture (Living Spaces) building. Approved.

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Vested rights extension for 508 Duke Drive subdivision preliminary plat

Approved.

Resolution 2026-62 extends the vesting completion date for the 508 Duke Drive subdivision preliminary plat for three years until September 22, 2029. Property at southeast corner of Mallory Station Road and Duke Drive, 508 Duke Drive, zoned light industrial, four non-residential lots. Passed unanimously.

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Development plan for Harpeth Village PUD subdivision with four modifications of standards

Approved.

Resolution 2025-51 approves a development plan for the Harpeth Village PUD subdivision with four modifications of development standards (signage and building elements). Development includes 187 multifamily units and 75,000 square feet of non-residential uses, two- to three-story commercial and mixed-use buildings, at 318 Franklin Road and 1017, 1121, 1123 Harpeth Industrial Court. Four MOS individually approved. Received preliminary recommendation of approval from Historic Zoning Commission. Commissioner Williamson recused. Passed unanimously.

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Concurrence on conditions for Poplar's Reserve PUD subdivision development plan

Approved.

Resolution 2026-52 as amended, development plan for Poplar's Reserve PUD subdivision with three modifications of development standards, located north of Clovercroft Road and east of Oxford Glen Drive. Item returned to FNPC for vote of concurrence on two conditions added by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen: side setbacks for all lots along Clovercroft shall be 50 feet from Clovercroft Road, and all off-site improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. Passed unanimously.

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Concurrence on condition for Denson Place PUD subdivision development plan

Approved.

Resolution 2026-49 as amended, development plan for Denson Place PUD subdivision with four modifications of development standards (parking, open space, buffer) for property west of Natchez Street and north of Action Street, at 137 Natchez Street. 97 multifamily units as part of Franklin Housing Authority's master plan (joint venture with Elmington). Board of Mayor and Aldermen added a condition requiring use of the 612 route roof design for the three-story multifamily building. Item returned for vote of concurrence. Commissioner Williamson recused. Passed unanimously.

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Alterations to hotel at 230 Franklin Road (the Factory)

Approved.

Alterations to previously approved plans for new hotel construction at 230 Franklin Road (the Factory at Franklin) in the Franklin Road Historic District. Alterations to north, south, east, and west elevations including new elevator overruns, relocated and new windows, and removal of X cabling detail on the glass cube. Applicant Reed Talley. Approved with staff conditions, unanimous.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Franklin meetings →

Zoning Changes

• ER → LI, 20.33 acres at 318 Franklin Road and 1123 Harpeth Industrial Court, east of Franklin Road and north of Harpeth Industrial Court, Harpeth Village PUD subdivision

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 48 instances
• variance: 34 instances
• setback: 32 instances
• subdivision: 20 instances
• industrial: 20 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 78% from July.
• Variance is new this month with 34 mentions, not present in July.
• Setback is new this month with 32 mentions, not present in July.
• Subdivision is new this month with 20 mentions, not present in July.
• Industrial mentions were up 150% from July.

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