How tall can a house be in Franklin, TN?
Most single-family base districts allow a principal building up to 2.5 stories. R4 is contextual and may not exceed one-half story above the average height of existing buildings on the same block face, with a 2.5-story cap. R6 is also contextual for street-facing height and may not exceed 2 stories.
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Full text: Franklin ordinance on official City of Franklin FlippingBook zoning ordinance, adopted and effective January 13, 2026. Applies to districts: AG, ER, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6.
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