UDO Adopted Version July 2024

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

R EGULATORY F LOOD P ROTECTION E LEVATION The elevation above mean sea level to which the reference level of all structures and other development located within Special Flood Hazard Areas and Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas must be protected, as established in Section 5.6, Floodplain Management. (a) In “Special Flood Hazard Areas” where Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) have been determined, this elevation shall be the BFE plus two feet of freeboard. (b) In “Special Flood Hazard Areas” where no BFE has been established, this elevation shall be at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade. (c) In Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas this elevation shall be the Future Conditions Flood Elevation plus two feet of freeboard. R EMEDY A V IOLATION For purposes of floodplain management, to bring the structure or other development into compliance with state or local floodplain management regulations, or, if this is not possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance. Ways that impacts may be reduced including protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages, implementing the enforcement provisions of this article or otherwise deterring future similar violations, or reducing federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or other development. R ESEARCH L ABORATORY A facility that is designed or equipped for basic or applied research of experimental study, testing, or analysis in the natural and medical sciences or engineering, including any educational activities associated with and accessory to such research. Research laboratory uses shall not contain warehousing/ distribution uses, but may allow shipping or storage as incidental to the use of the lab. Research laboratories may be an accessory use to biomanufacturing facilities and also may allow for limited on-site manufacturing of items not for sale to the public, which are intended for research, study, developmental, or academic purposes. R ESERVATION The setting aside of real property for a specified use, purpose, or activity. Compare to “dedication.” which generally involves the conveyance of real property to a government entity for a public purpose. R ESIDENTIAL U SE OR D EVELOPMENT Development whose primary use(s) is one (or more) of the principal use categories and use types listed under the Residential Uses classification in Article 4: Use Standards, and as described in Section. R ESTAURANT An establishment where meals or prepared food, including beverages and confections, are served to customers. Accessory uses may include bars, banquet rooms, catering services, pick-up facilities for take out orders, windows for walk-up service, outdoor seating, and where specifically allowed, drive-through service facilities. An establishment that sells both alcoholic beverages and food is classified as a bar or lounge if it derives most of its gross revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages consumed on the premises.

Morrisville, NC

July 9, 2024 Page 11-64

Unified Development Ordinance