Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

SECTION 11.5. TERMS AND USES DEFINED

10-Y EAR , 24-H OUR S TORM The surface runoff resulting from a 24-hour rainfall of an intensity expected to be equaled or exceeded, on average, once in 120 months and with a duration of 24 hours. 1-Y EAR , 24-H OUR S TORM The surface runoff resulting from a 24-hour rainfall of an intensity expected to be equaled or exceeded, on average, once in 12 months and with a duration of 24 hours. 2-Y EAR , 24-H OUR S TORM The surface runoff resulting from a 24-hour rainfall of an intensity expected to be equaled or exceeded, on average, once in 24 months and with a duration of 24 hours. A CCESSORY A PARTMENT An ancillary or secondary living unit, with no direct access to the interior of a single-family detached dwelling use, that has a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, existing either within the same structure, or on the same lot, as the primary dwelling unit. For purposes of determining maximum density, an accessory apartment shall not count as a dwelling unit. A CCESSORY S TRUCTURE A nonhabitable structure located on the same lot as a principal structure and use that is incidental and subordinate in size and use to the principal structure and principal use of the lot. Examples of accessory structures include detached garages and carports and storage sheds. A CCESSORY U SE A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use and located on the same lot with such principal use. Off-premise signage shall not be considered an accessory use. A CCESSWAY A roadway or driveway (including alleys) that provides a means for vehicular travel between communities, neighborhoods, properties, and origin and destination points within a property (e.g., parking spaces and loading/unloading spaces).

A DDITION ( TO AN EXISTING BUILDING ) An extension or increase in the floor area or height of a building or structure.

A DDRESS S IGN See Sign, Address.

A DMINISTRATIVE A DJUSTMENT A request for a review of an administrative decision, interpretation or order made in administering or enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance. See Section 2.5.19.

A DMINISTRATIVE A PPEAL See Section 2.5.21.C.7.c(2)

A DMINISTRATIVE M ANUAL A manual containing details on the mechanics of the development review process, information for potential applicants, and development review application forms.

Morrisville, NC

June 23, 2017

Unified Development Ordinance

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