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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 11-65
SETBACK
The shortest horizontal distance from a lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a structure on the lot.
SETBACK LINE
A line delineating the minimum front, corner side, side, or rear yard setback applicable to a lot—as
measured from, and running parallel to, the associated front, corner side, side, or rear lot line.
SETBACK, CORNER SIDE
The shortest horizontal distance from the corner side lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal
structure on the lot.
SETBACK, FRONT YARD
The shortest horizontal distance from the front lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure
on the lot.
SETBACK, INTERIOR SIDE YARD
The shortest horizontal distance from the side lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure
on the lot.
SETBACK, REAR YARD
The shortest horizontal distance from the rear lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure
on the lot.
SETBACK, REQUIRED CORNER SIDE YARD
All land area between the corner side lot line and the corner side setback line that lies between the lot’s
front setback area and its rear lot line.
SETBACK, REQUIRED FRONT YARD
All land area between the front lot line and the front setback line that lies between the lot’s side lot
lines, or in the case of a corner lot, between a side lot line and the opposite corner side lot line.
SETBACK, REQUIRED REAR YARD
All land area between the rear lot line and the rear setback line that lies between the lot’s interior side
lot lines, or in the case of a corner lot, between an interior side lot line and the opposite street side lot
line.
SETBACK, REQUIRED SIDE YARD
All land area between a side lot line and the side setback line that lies between the lot’s front setback
area and its rear setback area.
SHOEBOX FIXTURE
A rectangular shaped fixture that has a flat glass lens on the bottom to emit light.
SHOPPING CENTER, MAJOR
A building or a group of connected or freestanding buildings under single or multiple ownership that
contains retail goods and service uses serving the needs of a neighborhood, community, and regional
customer base. A major shopping center is designed, constructed, and operated on an integral and
coordinated basis, with common parking, pedestrian movement, and ingress and egress. It may be
located on a site larger than 15 acre and has at least one tenant with more than 60,000 square feet of
floor area.