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DEFINITIONS <br /> General Commentary: "Definitions" is proposed as the final chapter of the new UDO. This section will carry forward many of the <br /> provisions and defined terms from the existing zoning and subdivision ordinances. It will enhance the definitions and use of definitions <br /> through: <br /> • Including rules of construction and measurement; <br /> • Adding encroachment standards;and <br /> • Consolidating the numerous definitions spread throughout the ordinance. Article 9: Definitions <br /> Clear definitions of important words and phrases not only make life easier for those 9.1 General Rules for Interpretation <br /> who must interpret and administer the UDC)and for those who must hear appeals of A. Meanings and Intent <br /> decisions made by staff--they also make it much easier for the public to know what B. Headings, Illustrations, <br /> is required. The importance of good definitions as a key component of fairness to the and Text <br /> public and consistency in decision-making has led to an increased interest in this C. Lists and Examples <br /> seemingly mundane topic. <br /> D. Computation of Time <br /> We will use the definitions found in the existing ordinance as a starting point for the E. References to Other <br /> definitions section, and add and revise definitions as necessary to ensure that the Regulations/Publications <br /> definitions do not contain substantive or procedural requirements. We will verify that F. Delegation of Authority <br /> key definitions conform to federal and North Carolina law and constitutional G. Technical and <br /> requirements. We will also add definitions, where necessary. Standards and/or Nontechnical Terms <br /> procedures that currently exist only in the definitions section of the town's current H. Public Officials and <br /> ordinance will be moved to the appropriate standard/procedures sections of the new Agencies <br /> UDO. I. Mandatory and <br /> GENERAL RULES FOR INTERPRETATION Discretionary Terms <br /> j. Conjunctions <br /> This section will address general issues related to interpretation of UDC) K. Tenses and Plurals <br /> language,including:. 9.2 Rules of Measurement <br /> • The meaning of standard terms such as"shall,""will,"and "may," 9.3 Definitions <br /> • The use of plural and singular nouns, <br /> • The meaning of conjunctions, <br /> • How time is computed,and <br /> • Other general issues that arise in interpreting and administering the UDO and its procedures. <br /> RULES OF MEASUREMENT <br /> This section will establish the rules for measuring bulk and dimensional requirements like height, width, setbacks, and others <br /> as well as how encroachments into required yards will be determined and regulated. <br /> DEFINITIONS <br /> This section will include definitions of terms used throughout the UDO. <br /> Hillsborough,North Carolina <br /> Unified Development Ordinance 1 Draft Annotated Oudine Page 19 <br /> November,2009 <br />