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Planning commission schedules public hearing on nuisance, storage and paving ordinance changes
Summary
The Village of Franklin Planning Commission voted Wednesday to set a public hearing on proposed amendments that would allow limited outdoor storage of building materials, remove a misdemeanor enforcement option in favor of municipal civil infractions, and add permeable paving as an acceptable parking surface.
The Village of Franklin Planning Commission voted Wednesday to schedule a public hearing on proposed amendments to three zoning and nuisance sections that staff said would clarify storage limits and modernize parking-surface rules.
Staff member Chris told the commission the draft changes would permit “orderly outdoor storage of building materials” where a building permit is not required but would cap stored materials at 128 cubic feet (about 4.74 cubic yards) and require removal when work is complete or after notice from the building official. Chris also described adding time‑out enforcement language and replacing a misdemeanor enforcement option with municipal civil infraction language in chapter 6.48, and adding a definition for permeable paving and allowing brick pavers or gravel as acceptable parking surfaces in chapter 12.68.
The commission discussed the practical impacts of the storage cap, enforcement language and the paving definition. “Great job, Chris,” Commissioner Sarah Greslick said after the presentation, praising staff for incorporating prior feedback. Commissioners asked for clearer cross‑references in the zoning code so parking and maneuvering aisle language would align with the new permeable paving definition.
Commissioner Paul Brakeman moved to set a public hearing on the proposed amendments to chapters 6.78 and 12.68, with the related change to 6.48; Pete Hallick seconded. The motion passed by voice vote; no opposition was recorded.
Why it matters: The proposed storage limit and enforcement changes affect how long building materials may remain on residential properties when a building permit is not required, and the permeable‑paving change would broaden acceptable surface materials for driveways and parking areas. The public hearing will give residents an opportunity to comment before the commission finalizes any recommendation to the village council.
Next steps: Staff will prepare public‑hearing notices and updated ordinance language for the commission; the public hearing date and further procedural steps will be set and posted in accordance with village notice rules.
