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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined
11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 11-50 Unified Development Ordinance
M AJOR THOROUGHFARE
An accessway that primarily functions to channel intercity vehicular traffic to and through the Town and
to provide travel mobility among the Town’s major activity centers by connecting minor thoroughfares
with each other and with collector streets. It handles moderate to high travel speeds and traffic volumes
over relatively long distances, and provides limited direct driveway access to abutting development.
M AJOR VARIANCE
A variance from the minimum statewide watershed protection or Jordan rules that results in the
relaxation, by a factor greater than five percent of any buffer, density, or built-upon area requirement
under the high density option; any variation in the design, maintenance, or operation requirements of a
wet detention pond or other approved stormwater management system; or relaxation by a factor
greater than 10 percent, of any management requirement under the low density option. For provisions in
this Ordinance that are more stringent than the state's minimum water supply protection rules and Jordan
rules, a variance to this Ordinance is not considered a major variance as long as the result of the
variance is not less stringent than the state's minimum requirements. Se
M ANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION
For purposes of floodplain management, a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or
more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
M ANUFACTURING, CUSTOM
An establishment primarily engaged in the on-site production of finished handmade goods in small
quantities by a tradesman or artisan provided that all manufacturing activities occur in an enclosed
building. Examples of this custom manufacturing include, but are not limited to: handmade jewelry
making, glassblowing, custom woodworking, and pottery with a single kiln.
M ANUFACTURING, HEAVY
An establishment engaged in manufacturing or other industrial processing of products primarily from
extracted or raw materials or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials, or an industrial
establishment having potential to produce noise, dust, glare, odors, or vibration beyond the property
line. Heavy manufacturing is distinguished from light and medium manufacturing by its potential for off-
site impacts, not necessarily being entirely within an enclosed building, and not being limited in the
extent of outdoor storage it involves. This does not include uses constituting a heavy industrial assembly
use.
M ANUFACTURING, LIGHT
The manufacturing, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts,
including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of such products, and incidental
storage, sales, and distribution of such products, provided all manufacturing activities are contained
entirely within a building and noise, odor, smoke, heat, glare, and vibration resulting from the
manufacturing activity are confined entirely within the building. Examples of this light manufacturing
include, but are not limited to: production or repair of small machines or electronic parts and equipment;
computer design and development; apparel production; sign making; manufacturing of electric,
electronic, or optical instruments or devices; manufacturing of artificial limbs, dentures, hearing aids, and
surgical instruments; manufacturing of cosmetics; and manufacturing of components, clothing, trimming
decorations, and any similar item. This does not include uses constituting a light industrial assembly use.