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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 11-84
Unified Development Ordinance
T
REE
, S
TREET
Any shade tree placed in a street right-of-way.
T
REE
, U
NDERSTORY
An evergreen or deciduous tree whose mature height for its species can be expected to not exceed 25
feet. These are ideal for planting in streetscapes where overhead power lines would necessitate
unsightly pruning.
T
RIP
A single travel movement with either the origin or destination of the trip inside the study area of the
Transportation Impact Analysis.
T
RIP
G
ENERATION
The total number of trip ends produced by a specific land use or activity.
T
RIP
G
ENERATION
S
TUDY
A study designed to measure the purpose and movement of vehicular traffic.
T
RIPS
,
I
NTERNAL
Trips that are made within a multi-use or mixed-use development, by vehicle or by an alternate mode
such as walking or bicycling.
T
RIPS
, N
EW
Trips, minus pass-by trips, minus internal trips if applicable; generated from the proposed development.
T
RIPS
, P
ASS
-B
Y
Vehicle trips which are made by traffic already using the adjacent roadway and entering the site as an
intermediate stop on the way to another destination.
T
RUCK
,
L
ARGE
-S
IZED
A motor vehicle designed or used to carry goods or materials that has two or more rear axles or is
designed and used for drawing a trailer.
T
RUCK
, M
EDIUM
-S
IZED
A motor vehicle designed or used to carry goods or materials that has only two axles and is not
designed or used for drawing a trailer.
T
URF
(
OR
T
URF
G
RASS
)
Any of various spreading grasses grown to form a continuous carpet of grass whose roots tightly bind
the layer of soil beneath it. Turf grass endures and typically requires regular mowing.
T
YPE
1 S
UBDIVISION
P
RELIMINARY
P
LAT
A
PPROVAL
See Sectio
n 2.5.6.B.1, Type 1 Preliminary Plat Approval Procedure.T
YPE
2 S
UBDIVISION
P
RELIMINARY
P
LAT
A
PPROVAL
See Sectio
n 2.5.6.B.2, Type 2 Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval Procedure.U
RGENT
C
ARE
F
ACILITY
A facility that provides urgent care medical service outside normal physician office hours or before a
physician appointment is available, but with no provision for overnight or continuing care on an inpatient
basis. This use does not include hospitals or medical/dental offices.