Updated Working DRAFT UDO_Adopted Version_July 2024

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

G ROUND C OVER Low-growing plants other than turf grass that grow in a spreading fashion to form a more or less solid mat of vegetation, generally planted to provide decorative landscaping or permeable cover for bare earth that prevents soil erosion. G ROUND F LOOR (N ONRESIDENTIAL ) The first floor level of any building or structure at or above finished grade not including a basement or cellar.

G ROUND S IGN See Sign, Ground.

H ARD S URFACE As pertaining to driveways, drive aisles, parking, sidewalks, loading areas, and storage for vehicles, recreation vehicles, travel trailers, commercial equipment, trailers, boats, and other similar uses — it is a durable surface constructed of concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or similar material. For the purpose of calculating the lot coverage, it also includes surfaces of gravel or other loose aggregate except if used in lieu of mulch or pine straw around the base of foundation plantings required in Section 5.12.5, Foundation Plantings. H AZARDOUS W ASTE F ACILITY For purposes of floodplain management, and as defined in N.C.G.S. 130A, Article 9, a facility for the collection, storage, processing, treatment, recycling, recovery, or disposal of hazardous waste. H EDGE A group of shrubs planted in line or in groups that forms a compact, dense, visually opaque living barrier that demarcates and/or screens an area from on-site or off-site views. H ELIPORT An area, either on ground level or elevated on a structure, licensed or approved for the landing and takeoff of helicopters and which may include auxiliary facilities such as parking, waiting room, fueling, and maintenance equipment. HID High intensity discharge lighting, a bulb type including mercury vapor, metal halide, high pressure or low-pressure sodium lighting, which glows when an electric current is passed through a gas mixture inside the bulb. H IGHEST A DJACENT G RADE For purposes of floodplain management, the highest natural elevation of the ground surface, prior to construction, immediately next to the proposed walls of the structure.

Morrisville, NC

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Unified Development Ordinance