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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 11-57
P EDESTRIAN CLEAR ZONE
A zone in the public right-of-way that is hardscaped and unobstructed by any permanent or
nonpermanent object for a minimum width of eight feet and a minimum height of eight feet.
P ERENNIAL STREAM
A well-defined channel that contains water year round during a year of normal rainfall with the aquatic
bed located below the water table for most of the year. Groundwater is the primary source of water
for a perennial stream, but it also carries stormwater runoff. A perennial stream exhibits the typical
biological, hydrological, and physical characteristics commonly associated with the continuous
conveyance of water.
P ERENNIAL W ATER B ODY
A natural or man-made basin, including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, that stores surface water
permanently at depths sufficient to preclude growth of rooted plants. For the purpose of the State’s
riparian buffer protection program, the water body must be part of a natural drainage way (i.e.,
connected by surface flow to a stream).
P ERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Cash or other surety provided by an applicant in lieu of completing the construction or installation of
public infrastructure or required private site features before application for Final Plat Approval for a
Type 1 or Type 2 Subdivision, recordation of a plat for a Type 2 Subdivision, issuance of a Building
Permit, or other development approval.
P ERIMETER B UFFER
A landscaped area of varying width (depending on the use and surrounding uses) located along that
part of the perimeter of a development site between the development and adjoining property.
P ERSON
For purposes of enforcing this Ordinance in accordance with “person’ includes
any individual, corporation, government agency, government official, business trust, partnership, two or
more persons having a joint interest, or any other legal entity. Persons subject the remedies and
penalties established in for violating this Ordinance shall include: an architect,
engineer, builder, contractor, developer, agency, or any other person who participates in, assists,
directs, creates, causes, or maintains a condition resulting in or constituting a violation of this Ordinance;
or an owner, any tenant or occupant, or any other person who has control over, or responsibility for, the
use or development of the land on which the violation occurs. For all other purposes, “person” means any
individual, corporation, government agency, government official, business trust, partnership, two or more
persons having a joint interest, or any other legal entity.
P ILASTER
A rectangular column with a capital and base that is attached or affixed to a wall as an ornamental
design feature.