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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 11.3. Use Classifications and Interpretation
11.2.2. Map Interpretation Where Rules Do Not Apply
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 11-3
D. Boundaries shown as approximately following the shoreline of a body of water shall be interpreted as
following the shoreline and as moving with shoreline to the extent the shoreline moves as a result of
natural processes (flooding, erosion, sedimentation, etc.).
E. Boundaries shown as entering a body of water shall be interpreted as continuing in the direction at which
they enter the body of water and extending until they intersect another zoning district boundary or
similarly extended boundary, or the limits of the Town’s jurisdiction.
F. Boundaries shown as approximately following established municipal corporate limits or other political
boundaries shall be interpreted as following the corporate limits or boundary.
G. Boundaries shown parallel to or as extensions of features indicated in this subsection shall be interpreted
as such.
H. If the specific location of a depicted boundary cannot be determined from notations on the Zoning Map
or application of the above standards, it shall be determined by using the map’s scale to determine the
boundary’s distance from other features shown on the map.
11.2.2. Map Interpretation Where Rules Do Not Apply
Where the actual locations of existing physical or natural features vary from that shown on the Zoning Map,
or in other circumstances not covered by this subsection, the Planning Director shall have the authority to
interpret the district boundaries.
SECTION 11.3. USE CLASSIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATION
11.3.1. Principal Use Classification System
A. Purpose
This section is intended to provide a systematic framework for identifying, describing, categorizing,
consolidating, and distinguishing land uses in a way that makes it easier to determine whether a
particular use, activity, or combination of activities is allowable as a principal use in a particular zoning
district in accordance with the use tables in or is subject to other use-specific
provisions in this Ordinance. This section is also intended to guide interpretations of how a particular
unlisted use should be categorized and to address future additions to the use tables.
B. Structure of Principal Use Classification System
The principal use classification system described in this section groups uses into three levels: use
classifications, use categories, and use types.
Use Classifications
The use classifications identify broad general classifications of land use and include agricultural
and extraction uses, residential uses, institutional uses, commercial uses, and industrial uses. Use
classifications are further broken down into a series of general “use categories.”
Use Categories
a. The use categories describe the major sub-groups of the respective use classifications, and are
based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics, such as the type and amount
of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered, and
site conditions. For example, the Residential Uses Classification is divided into the Household
Living and Group Living use categories.
b. Each use category is described in terms of the common characteristics of included uses (including
common or typical accessory uses), examples of common use types included in the category,