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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 11-45
I
NTERMITTENT
S
TREAM
A well-defined channel that contains water for only part of the year, typically during winter and spring
when the aquatic bed is below the water table. The flow may be heavily supplemented by stormwater
runoff. An intermittent stream often lacks the biological and hydrological characteristics commonly
associated with the continuous conveyance of water.
I
NTERNAL
R
EFRACTIVE
L
ENS
A glass or plastic lens installed between the lamp and the sections of the outer fixture globe or
enclosure. “Refractive refers” to the redirection (bending) of the light as it goes through the lens,
softening and spreading the light being distributed from the light source, thereby reducing direct glare.
I
NTERPRETATION
An interpretation of the text, uses, or other provisions of this Ordinance, or the boundaries of this
Ordinance’s Zoning Map, or the conditions of approval imposed on a permit or development approval.
I
NTERSECTION
S
IGHT
D
ISTANCE
A
REA
An area of unobstructed sight distance along the approaches of a street or driveway to an intersection.
I
NTERSECTION
, M
AJOR
The junction of two rights-of-way, one being either a major or minor thoroughfare, crossing at-grade
per the Town of Morrisville Transportation Plan, as amended.
ISO F
OOT
-C
ANDLE
C
URVE
A demonstration of topographic light levels over a given area.
J
ORDAN
L
AKE
The surface water impoundment operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and named B. Everett
Jordan Reservoir, as further delineated for purposes of the Jordan nutrient strategy in 15A NCAC 2B
.0262(4).
J
ORDAN
L
AKE
W
ATERSHED
All lands and waters draining to B. Everett Jordan Reservoir.
J
ORDAN
N
UTRIENT
S
TRATEGY OR
J
ORDAN
W
ATER
S
UPPLY
N
UTRIENT
S
TRATEGY
The set of rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0262 through .0273 and .0311(p).
J
UNKYARD OR
R
ECYCLING
F
ACILITY
Any land or buildings used, in whole or in part, for the commercial collection, storage, and sale of waste
paper, rags, scrap metal, bottles, or other discarded materials, and including the storage and
dismantling of motor vehicles or machinery for parts; or for the collection and storage of recyclable
materials (e.g., scrap metal, glass, tires) and the sorting and processing of such materials in preparation
for shipment to others for use in manufacturing new products.
K
ENNEL
,
I
NDOOR
A commercial establishment where six or more domestic pets are kept, boarded, bred, groomed, or
trained. Animals shall be supervised while temporarily outdoors for exercise and elimination of waste.
K
ENNEL
, O
UTDOOR
A commercial establishment where six or more domestic pets are kept, boarded, bred, groomed, or
trained. Animals may spend more extended periods of unsupervised time outdoors.