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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 11-59
P
ORCH
A projection from an outside wall of a dwelling covered by a roof and/or sidewalls (other than the
sides of the building to which the porch is attached) not more than two feet in height. A porch that
projects beyond a setback or building restriction line may be screened, but may not be enclosed with
glass, jalousies, canvas, plastic or any solid material to a height exceeding two feet.
P
ORTABLE
S
IGN
See Sign, Portable.
P
OST
-FIRM
For purposes of floodplain management, construction or other development for which the “start of
construction” occurred on or after the effective date of the initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for
the area.
P
RE
-FIRM
For purposes of floodplain management, construction or other development for which the “start of
construction” occurred before the effective date of the initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the
area.
P
REMISE
For the purpose of definition the term “premise” shall be interchangeable with the term “zoning lot”.
P
RIMARY
E
NTRANCE
The place of pedestrian ingress and egress to a building, parcel, or development used most frequently
by the public.
P
RINCIPAL
B
UILDING
A building that is occupied by or devoted to a principal use of the lot on which it is located. There may
be more than one principal building on a lot.
P
RINCIPALLY
A
BOVE
G
ROUND
For purposes of floodplain management, at least 51% of the actual cash value of the structure is above
ground.
P
RIVATE
E
NTERTAINMENT
F
ACILITY
,
I
NDOOR
A facility open to the general public within a completely enclosed building or buildings. Indoor
entertainment facilities may be operated as nonprofit or for profit, and include, but are not limited to,
theatrical productions, music venues, arcades, movie theaters, or similar indoor uses. This use does not
include facilities that are part of public parks or recreation facilities or public cultural facilities.
P
RIVATE
E
NTERTAINMENT
F
ACILITY
, O
UTDOOR
A facility open to the general public, but not solely within a completely enclosed building or buildings.
Indoor entertainment facilities may be operated as nonprofit or for profit, and include, but are not
limited to, amusement parks, outdoor theaters, arcades, movie theaters, or similar outdoor uses. This use
does not include facilities that are part of public parks or recreation facilities or public cultural facilities.