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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 11-53
M OTOR FREIGHT TERMINAL
A business operation with the primary purpose of the transfer, storage, and distribution of goods and
materials and the distribution of goods and materials to another location for the purpose of resale or
use at the place distributed to. Involves use of tractor-trailer or tandem truck vehicles for the movement
of goods. If the motor freight terminal contains no more than 15,000 square feet of floor area and has
no more than seven loading areas, it is classified as a small motor freight terminal. All other motor
freight terminals are classified as large motor freight terminals.
NET FACADE AREA
The total area of all facade walls, including parapet walls, on all elevations of the exterior of a
building, minus the area of any windows, doors, and cornices.
NET FACADE M ATERIAL, NON-PREDOMINANT
Material used on 25 percent or less of the net facade area.
NET FACADE M ATERIAL, PREDOMINANT
Material used on 75 percent or more of the net facade area.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
For purposes of floodplain management, structures for which the “start of construction” commenced on or
after the original version of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and includes any subsequent
improvements to such structures.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
Development of a site that was previously unimproved (with no existing principal structures or uses) or
has been or will be cleared of structures. New development is distinguished from existing development
and the expansion or alteration of existing development.
NONCONFORMING EXTERIOR L IGHTING FIXTURE
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NONCONFORMING L OT
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NONCONFORMING SIGN
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NONCONFORMING SITE FEATURE
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NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE
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NONCONFORMING USE
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NONCONFORMITY
A nonconforming lot, use, structure, sign, exterior lighting fixture, or site feature.