# City of Franklin, Planning Commission 9-24-2026

The City of Franklin Municipal Planning Commission held a meeting on September 24, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning and development plan amendments. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of modifications to the Branch Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD), which involved changes to commercial square footage and the inclusion of residential units, as well as modifications to parking and architectural standards. The commission approved requests to use updated parking requirements and allow architectural variations consistent with current zoning standards. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended updates to the Franklin Zoning Ordinance, including overlay districts, building types, parking, and signage regulations. Significant attention was given to state law changes affecting development plan reviews and surety releases, which impose stricter timelines and procedural requirements. Amendments related to gas station roof designs, data center location buffers, and shipping container placement were debated and voted on, with some amendments approved and others facing opposition. Public comments addressed concerns about hillside overlay zoning and agricultural land protections. The commission passed motions recommending these zoning updates to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for further consideration.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Franklin, Planning Commission 9-24-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VMDxp9peKs) - Franklin Tennessee (CityOfFranklin)