How pud requests are decided across Franklin, TN council meetings, the vote and the conditions on the record
PUD is one of the most actively tracked zoning topics in Franklin, TN. ZoneWire has analyzed 7 council meetings and detected 38 instances of pud activity. Below are the most recent discussions.
A large-scale development with its own custom zoning rules for density, use mix, and infrastructure.
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of land-use approval that creates a custom zoning framework for a specific development project. Unlike conventional zoning - where every parcel in a district follows identical rules - a PUD allows the developer and municipality to negotiate site-specific standards for density, building types, setbacks, open space, and the mix of residential, commercial, and civic uses.
Read full definitionA large-scale development with its own custom zoning rules for density, use mix, and infrastructure. In Franklin, TN, local government bodies regularly discuss pud as part of zoning and land use decisions.
ZoneWire has analyzed 7 meetings in Franklin and detected 38 mentions of pud, an average of 5.4 mentions per meeting.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Franklin in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Franklin · Jul 23, 2026
Approved · UnanimousVested rights extension for Franklin First United Methodist Church PUD subdivision, approved unanimously on Jul 23, 2026 in Franklin.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Franklin · Jul 23, 2026
Approved · UnanimousVested rights extension for 4309 South Carothers Road subdivision site plan, approved unanimously on Jul 23, 2026 in Franklin.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
PUD approvals are among the most complex entitlements in land development:
Tennessee sets the regulatory framework that governs how pud decisions are made at the county and municipal level. State statutes define zoning authority, hearing requirements, and appeal processes that directly affect pud outcomes in Franklin.
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A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of land-use approval that creates a custom zoning framework for a specific development project. Unlike conventional zoning - where every parcel in a district follows identical rules - a PUD allows the developer and municipality to negotiate site-specific standards for density, building types, setbacks, open space, and the mix of residential, commercial, and civic uses. ZoneWire tracks pud activity across Franklin, TN public meetings.
ZoneWire monitors Franklin, TN planning and council meetings, transcribes them, and flags pud activity. As of the latest update we have analyzed 7 meetings and detected 38 pud mentions.
Tracking pud in Franklin surfaces zoning and development signals early, so developers, investors, and brokers can evaluate parcels and approvals before they reach the broader market.
Franklin is a city in Williamson County, and land within the city limits is regulated by the City of Franklin's own zoning regulations, codified as Title 14 (Zoning and Land Use Control) of the Franklin Municipal Code. The City adopted a new Franklin Zoning Ordinance through Ordinance 2025-25, which became effective January 13, 2026. Zoning matters are handled by the City's Planning and Sustainability Department.
Envision Franklin is the City's adopted comprehensive land use plan articulating its long-term vision for growth and development. It uses a series of design concept classifications that identify primary and secondary uses, development form and intensity, site design principles, and related transportation infrastructure, and it applies to both the city limits and the Urban Growth Boundary. The Franklin Zoning Ordinance serves as the implementation mechanism for Envision Franklin, and text amendments to the ordinance are meant to stay consistent with the plan.
Franklin maintains its zoning map as part of the city's Geographic Information System (GIS). The electronic GIS zoning layers constitute the official zoning map. When a property is rezoned, the change is recorded by updating the electronic GIS data, and district boundaries generally follow parcel lines or corporate (city) limit lines as they existed when the ordinance was adopted.
The Franklin Municipal Planning Commission was created pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-4-101 and consists of nine members: the mayor (or the mayor's designee) and an alderman selected by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, plus seven members appointed by the mayor. The Commission reviews development proposals and land use plan matters and makes recommendations related to Franklin's growth and the implementation of Envision Franklin.
The City of Franklin has a Board of Zoning Appeals, whose members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The Board hears and decides requests for zoning variances and appeals of administrative decisions made in applying the zoning ordinance. Property owners seeking relief from a strict application of the zoning regulations bring their requests to this board.
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In Franklin, 89% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 92%, Subdivision / plat 91%. ZoneWire analyzed 53 land-use board decisions in Franklin over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 13 | 92% |
| Subdivision / plat | 11 | 91% |
| Variance | 9 | 67% |
| Single-family homes | 8 | 100% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 7 | 86% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
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