Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version

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Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 11-1
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 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 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.