Unified Development Ordinance

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

S EASONAL E NERGY E FFICIENCY R ATIO (S.E.E.R.) A measure of the seasonal efficiency of an air conditioning cooling system. S.E.E.R. ratings increase as cooling system efficiency increases. Cooling systems sold in the United States are required to reach a S.E.E.R. rating of 12.

S EMI -C UTOFF A fixture light distribution where no more than five percent of a lamp’s light intensity is emitted at or above a horizontal plane drawn through the bottom of the fixture and no more than 20 percent of the lamp’s light intensity is emitted at or above an angle ten degrees below that horizontal plane, at all lateral angles around the fixture.

S ERVICE E STABLISHMENT Offices for agencies rendering specialized professional services such as legal, engineering, architectural, surveying, accounting services, real estate, banks, insurance, computer training, and similar services not involving retail trade or the maintenance of a stock of goods or other merchandise for sale. This use also includes businesses that provide services to customers at another location, such as a locksmith, exterminator, or contractor. S ERVICE E STABLISHMENT , P ERSONAL A business primarily engaged in the provision of frequent or recurrent needed services of a personal nature that are not medically related. This use includes, but is not limited to, travel agencies, drycleaners, laundries, tailors, hair stylists, cosmeticians, toning or tanning salons, nail care stores, clothing rental establishments, postal stations, package delivery drop-off and pick-up stations, photocopy centers, shoe repair shops, appliance and electronics repair shops, interior design studios, and dance and martial art studios. A personal care establishment does not include an adult establishment. S ETBACK L INE A line delineating the minimum front, corner side, side, or rear yard setback applicable to a lot — as measured from, and running parallel to, the associated front, corner side, side, or rear lot line. S ETBACK , C ORNER S IDE The shortest horizontal distance from the corner side lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure on the lot. S ETBACK , F RONT Y ARD The shortest horizontal distance from the front lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure on the lot. S ETBACK , I NTERIOR S IDE Y ARD The shortest horizontal distance from the side lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure on the lot. S ETBACK , R EAR Y ARD The shortest horizontal distance from the rear lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a principal structure on the lot. S ETBACK The shortest horizontal distance from a lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a structure on the lot.

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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