1.1.1. TITLE.
   A.   The official title of this document is Chapter 157: Unified Development Ordinance for the City of Monroe, North Carolina and is referred to throughout this document as “the Unified Development Ordinance”, “this Ordinance”, or “This UDO”.
   B.   This UDO is adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes, and as amended, and for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the citizens of the City of Monroe.