Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance – September 2018

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations

I NTERMITTENT S TREAM A well-defined channel that contains water for only part of the year, typically during winter and spring when the aquatic bed is below the water table. The flow may be heavily supplemented by stormwater runoff. An intermittent stream often lacks the biological and hydrological characteristics commonly associated with the continuous conveyance of water. I NTERNAL R EFRACTIVE L ENS A glass or plastic lens installed between the lamp and the sections of the outer fixture globe or enclosure. “Refractive refers” to the redirection (bending) of the light as it goes through the lens, softening and spreading the light being distributed from the light source, thereby reducing direct glare. I NTERPRETATION An interpretation of the text, uses, or other provisions of this Ordinance, or the boundaries of this Ordinance’s Zoning Map, or the conditions of approval imposed on a permit or development approval. I NTERSECTION S IGHT D ISTANCE A REA An area of unobstructed sight distance along the approaches of a street or driveway to an intersection. I NTERSECTION , M AJOR The junction of two rights-of-way, one being either a major or minor thoroughfare, crossing at-grade per the Town of Morrisville Transportation Plan, as amended.

ISO F OOT -C ANDLE C URVE A demonstration of topographic light levels over a given area.

J ORDAN L AKE The surface water impoundment operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and named B. Everett Jordan Reservoir, as further delineated for purposes of the Jordan nutrient strategy in 15A NCAC 2B .0262(4).

J ORDAN L AKE W ATERSHED All lands and waters draining to B. Everett Jordan Reservoir.

J ORDAN N UTRIENT S TRATEGY OR J ORDAN W ATER S UPPLY N UTRIENT S TRATEGY The set of rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0262 through .0273 and .0311(p).

J UNKYARD OR R ECYCLING F ACILITY Any land or buildings used, in whole or in part, for the commercial collection, storage, and sale of waste paper, rags, scrap metal, bottles, or other discarded materials, and including the storage and dismantling of motor vehicles or machinery for parts; or for the collection and storage of recyclable materials (e.g., scrap metal, glass, tires) and the sorting and processing of such materials in preparation for shipment to others for use in manufacturing new products. K ENNEL , I NDOOR A commercial establishment where six or more domestic pets are kept, boarded, bred, groomed, or trained. Animals shall be supervised while temporarily outdoors for exercise and elimination of waste. K ENNEL , O UTDOOR A commercial establishment where six or more domestic pets are kept, boarded, bred, groomed, or trained. Animals may spend more extended periods of unsupervised time outdoors.

Morrisville, NC

September 25, 2018

Unified Development Ordinance

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