Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021.2

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.3. Illuminated Signs

F LOOD I NSURANCE R ATE M AP (FIRM) An official map of the community, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on which the Special Flood Hazard Areas, the Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas, and the risk premium zones applicable to the community are delineated. F LOOD I NSURANCE S TUDY (FIS) An examination, evaluation, and determination of flood hazards, corresponding water surface elevations (if appropriate), flood hazard risk zones, and other flood data in a community issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Flood Insurance Study report includes Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps (FBFMs), if published. F LOOD L AMP A form of lighting designed to direct its output in a specific direction with a reflector formed from the glass envelope of the lamp itself. Such lamps are so designated by the manufacturers and are typically used in residential outdoor area lighting. F LOOD L IGHT A form of lighting designed to direct its output, more or less in a specific direction, with reflecting or refracting elements located external to the lamp. F LOOD OR F LOODING A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: (1) The overflow of inland waters; and/or (2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.

F LOOD P RONE A REA See Floodplain.

F LOOD Z ONE A geographical area shown on a Flood Hazard Boundary Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map that reflects the severity or type of flooding in the area.

F LOODPLAIN Any land area susceptible to inundation by water from any source.

F LOODPLAIN A DMINISTRATOR The individual appointed to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations. See “Town Engineer.” F LOODPLAIN D EVELOPMENT P ERMIT A pre-development permit required to show conformance with the floodplain management provisions of this Ordinance. See Section 2.5.9. F LOODPLAIN M ANAGEMENT The operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations, and open space plans.

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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