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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined
11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 11-31
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
For purposes of floodplain management regulations, development that requires a Floodplain
Development Permit.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
The completed form or forms and all accompanying documents, exhibits, and fees required by this
Ordinance to be submitted as part of the review of a request for a development permit or approval.
DEVELOPMENT P ERMIT OR APPROVAL
Any permit or approval for which there is a procedure in
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
See Sectio
DEVELOPMENT SITE
The lot or parcel within which development exists or is proposed.
DIRECTORY SIGN
See Sign, Directory.
DISPOSAL
For purposes of floodplain management, and as defined in N.C.G.S. 130A-290(a)(6), the discharge,
deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any solid waste into or on any land or water
so that the solid waste or any constituent part of the solid waste may enter the environment or be
emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including groundwater.
DITCH OR CANAL
A man-made channel other than a modified natural stream constructed for drainage purposes that is
typically dug through inter-stream divide areas. A ditch or canal may have flows that are perennial,
intermittent, or ephemeral, and may exhibit hydrological and biological characteristics similar to
perennial or intermittent streams.
DORMITORY
A structure specifically designed for a long-term stay by students of a college, university, sports
academy, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing rooms for sleeping purposes. One
common kitchen and some common gathering rooms for social purposes may also be provided.
DRIP LINE
An imaginary line extending downward from the outermost tips of the
tree canopy to the ground.