Unified Development Ordinance

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

P LAT A map or plan of a parcel of land which is to be, or which has been, subdivided.

P OCKET N EIGHBORHOOD A cohesive development of at least four single-family detached dwellings located around a common open space and served by either on-street, on-site, or shared off-street parking. Each home fronts the common open space, and is configured with a front porch and windows on the front facade. P ODIUM P ARKING Parking garage that is completely enclosed at the ground level of a building, beneath the building’s occupied levels. Podium parking is generally designed with an open floor plan and a single access point to serve multiple users. P OLLUTION Man-made or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, thermal, and/or radiological integrity of water. P ORCH A projection from an outside wall of a dwelling covered by a roof and/or sidewalls (other than the sides of the building to which the porch is attached) not more than two feet in height. A porch that projects beyond a setback or building restriction line may be screened, but may not be enclosed with glass, jalousies, canvas, plastic or any solid material to a height exceeding two feet. P OST -FIRM For purposes of floodplain management, construction or other developmen t for which the “start of construction” occurred on or after the effective date of the initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the area. P RE -FIRM For purposes of floodplain management, construction or other development for which the “start of construction” occurred before the effective date of the initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the area. P OLITICAL S IGN See Sign, Political. P ORTABLE S IGN See Sign, Portable.

P REMISE For the purpose of definition the term “premise” shall be interchangeable with the term “zoning lot”.

P RIMARY E NTRANCE The place of pedestrian ingress and egress to a building, parcel, or development used most frequently by the public. P RINCIPAL B UILDING A building that is occupied by or devoted to a principal use of the lot on which it is located. There may be more than one principal building on a lot.

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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