The City of Franklin held a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed revisions to the Ovation Planned Unit Development (PUD) master plan. The revisions focus on several modifications of standards related to zoning and design, including angled parking along internal drives to facilitate quick turnover parking, loading dock placement for a boutique grocery tenant, and adjustments to building facades to create pedestrian-friendly open spaces. Additionally, the plan requests multiple signage modifications to allow for more creative and varied signage types, including irregularly shaped signs, neon and LED lighting, digital wayfinding signs, and increased allowances for painted window signs. The meeting emphasized enhancing design elements and pedestrian experiences while maintaining the overall development plan without increasing density. Discussions also touched on transit considerations and the integration of local trolley services within Ovation. The proposed changes aim to improve functionality, aesthetics, and user experience within the development while aligning with city zoning regulations through approved modifications.

City of Franklin, Ovation Neighborhood Meeting 3-4-2026