UDO Adopted Version January 2025

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

S IGN , SIDEWALK A type of portable sign that is intended to be placed on a hard surface, most commonly a sidewalk. These signs include A-frame signs, signs that are not suspended from the top member of an A-frame sign, signs with weighted bases, sandwich board signs, and comparable signs. S IGN , SILHOUETTE A sign that is illuminated by casting or reflecting light behind the sign so as to create a silhouette or halo around the outer perimeter of the sign. Sometimes referred to as a “halo” sign. S IGN , SOCK A temporary sign constructed of flexible material designed to fit over a permanent sign, face, or mount. Sock signs are typically installed while a new permanent sign is being designed or fabricated. S IGN , SWING A sign that is suspended from a horizontal support (a swingpost) that is attached to a vertical support mounted to the ground. A swing sign may also include riders.

S IGN , TEMPORARY A sign that can be used only for a designated period of time.

S ITE P LAN A PPROVAL See Section 2.5.7.

S ITE -S PECIFIC D EVELOPMENT P LAN A plan submitted to the Town as part of an application for a Special Use Permit or Site Plan Approval in accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 160A-385.1 for local designation of site-specific development plans for the purposes of establishing vesting.

S ITE -S PECIFIC D EVELOPMENT P LAN D ESIGNATION See Section 2.5.21.

S KETCH P LAN A plan that depicts the general configuration and relationship of the principal elements of the proposed development such as uses, intensity, access and circulation, and open space. S LEEPING UNIT A room or space in which people sleep, which can also include permanent provisions for living, eating, and either sanitation or kitchen facilities but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units.

S MALL W IND E NERGY S YSTEM A wind energy conversion system consisting of a rotating wind turbine and related control or conversion equipment that converts the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy, has a rated capacity of not more than 100 kilowatts (kW), and is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption of utility power for homes or businesses.

Morrisville, NC

June 13, 2023

Unified Development Ordinance

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