Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version

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Article 1: General Provisions
Section 1.4. Relationship to Other Laws
1.4.1. Conflicts with Other Town Laws
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 1-4 Unified Development Ordinance
SECTION 1.4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS
1.4.1. Conflicts with Other Town Laws
If provisions of this Ordinance are inconsistent with one another, or conflict with provisions found in other
adopted ordinances of the Town, the more restrictive provision, as determined by the Planning Director or
Town Engineer, as appropriate, shall govern unless otherwise expressly provided.
1.4.2. Conflicts with County, State, or Federal Laws
If the provisions of this Ordinance are inconsistent with those of applicable county, state, or federal laws, the
more restrictive provision, as determined by the Planning Director, Town Engineer, or Building Official, as
appropriate, shall govern, to the extent permitted by law.
1.4.3. Relationship to Private Agreements
Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to supersede, annul, or interfere with any easement, covenant, deed
restriction, or other agreement between private parties, but such private agreements shall not excuse any
failure to comply with this Ordinance. The Town shall not be responsible for monitoring or enforcing private
agreements.
SECTION 1.5. OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
1.5.1. Establishment and Maintenance
A. Land subject to this Ordinance is divided into the various zoning districts established in
with the locations and boundaries of the districts shown on the Official Zoning Map. The Official
Zoning Map and all notations thereon is hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this
Ordinance.
B. The original and all revised versions of the Official Zoning Map shall be certified as such by the Town
Clerk and shall be kept on file, in either hardcopy or digital form, in the Planning Department.
C. Copies of the Official Zoning Map shall be made available for public inspection during normal business
hours in the Planning Department.
1.5.2. Changes
A. Changes made in zoning district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the Official Zoning Map shall
be made in accordance with Section
B. The Planning Director shall enter changes on the Official Zoning Map promptly after a rezoning is
approved by the Town Council. Where the ordinance enacting a rezoning contains wording explaining
or clarifying the location of zoning district boundaries, the Planning Director may enter on the Official
Zoning Map notations reflecting the ordinance wording.
C. The Planning Director shall maintain copies of superseded versions of the Official Zoning Map for
historical reference.
1.5.3. Interpretation
The Planning Director shall be responsible for interpretations of the Official Zoning Map in accordance with
the standards in