Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - April 2019

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions

SECTION 11.1. INTERPRETATION OF ORDINANCE TEXT

The following rules shall apply for construing or interpreting the terms and provisions of this Ordinance.

11.1.1. Meanings and Intent

All provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions contained in this Ordinance shall be interpreted in accordance with the general purposes set forth in Section 1.1.3, Purpose and Intent, and the specific purpose statements set forth throughout this Ordinance. When a specific section of these regulations provides a different meaning than the general definition provided in Section 11.5, Terms and Uses Defined, the specific section’s meaning and application of the term shall control.

11.1.2. Headings, Illustrations, and Text

In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the text of this Ordinance and any heading, caption, figure, illustration, table, or map, the text shall control. Graphics and other illustrations are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as a complete and accurate description of all applicable regulations or requirements.

11.1.3. Lists and Examples

Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples that use terms like “for example,” “including,” and “such as,” or similar language are intended to provide examples and are not exhaustive lists of all possibilities.

11.1.4. Computation of Time

The time in which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If a deadline or required date of action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the Town, the deadline or required date of action shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the Town. References to days are calendar days unless otherwise stated.

11.1.5. References to Other Regulations/Publications

Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, code, statute, regulation, or document, it shall be construed as a reference to the most recent edition of such regulation, manual, resolution, ordinance, code, statute, regulation, or document, unless otherwise specifically stated.

11.1.6. Delegation of Authority

Any act authorized by this Ordinance to be carried out by a specific official of the Town may be carried out by a professional-level designee of such official at the direction of the official.

11.1.7. Technical and Nontechnical Terms

Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.

Morrisville, NC

April 23, 2019

Unified Development Ordinance

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