Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version

ARTICLE 11: INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS .................................................................. 11-1 Section 11.1. Interpretation of Ordinance Text ....................................................................................11-1

11.1.1. Meanings and Intent..................................................................................................................................................... 11-1

11.1.2. Headings, Illustrations, and Text ............................................................................................................................... 11-1

11.1.3. Lists and Examples........................................................................................................................................................ 11-1

11.1.4. Computation of Time.................................................................................................................................................... 11-1

11.1.5. References to Other Regulations/Publications ....................................................................................................... 11-1

11.1.6. Delegation of Authority............................................................................................................................................... 11-1

11.1.7. Technical and Nontechnical Terms............................................................................................................................. 11-1

11.1.8. Public Officials and Agencies .................................................................................................................................... 11-2

11.1.9. Mandatory and Discretionary Terms........................................................................................................................ 11-2

11.1.10. Conjunctions.................................................................................................................................................................... 11-2

11.1.11. Tenses and Plurals ........................................................................................................................................................ 11-2

11.1.12. Term Not Defined ......................................................................................................................................................... 11-2

Section 11.2. Interpretation of Zoning Map Boundaries ......................................................................11-2

11.2.1. Map Interpretation Rules ............................................................................................................................................ 11-2

11.2.2. Map Interpretation Where Rules Do Not Apply ................................................................................................... 11-3 Section 11.3. Use Classifications and Interpretation............................................................................11-3

11.3.1. Principal Use Classification System........................................................................................................................... 11-3

A. Purpose........................................................................................................................................................................... 11-3

B. Structure of Principal Use Classification System.................................................................................................... 11-3

C. Development with Multiple Principal Use Types.................................................................................................... 11-4

D. Agricultural and Animal Related Uses Classification............................................................................................ 11-4

E. Residential Uses Classification................................................................................................................................... 11-4

F. Institutional Uses Classification .................................................................................................................................. 11-5

G. Commercial Uses Classification ................................................................................................................................. 11-6

H. Industrial Uses Classification ...................................................................................................................................... 11-7

11.3.2. Interpretation of Unlisted Uses .................................................................................................................................. 11-8

A. Procedure for Interpreting Unlisted Uses ................................................................................................................ 11-8

B. Criteria for Allowing Unlisted Principal Uses ......................................................................................................... 11-8

C. Criteria for Allowing Unlisted Accessory Uses and Structures............................................................................ 11-9

D. Effect of Allowing Unlisted Uses as Permitted Use or Special Use ................................................................... 11-9

Section 11.4. Measurement, Exceptions, And Variations of Intensity and Dimensional Standards...11-10

11.4.1. Measurement ...............................................................................................................................................................11-10

A. Net Lot Area................................................................................................................................................................11-10

B. Lot Width .....................................................................................................................................................................11-10

C. Net Density (Dwelling Units per Acre) ...................................................................................................................11-10

D. Floor Area Ratio.........................................................................................................................................................11-10

E. Lot Coverage ..............................................................................................................................................................11-11

F. Structure Height ..........................................................................................................................................................11-11

G. Setback.........................................................................................................................................................................11-11