ARTICLE 9 - MEASUREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS

Article 9 - Measurements and Definitions

9:   Measurement and Definitions

9.1.   Rules of Language Construction

9.1.1.   Meanings and Intent

9.1.2.   Headings, Illustrations, and Text

9.1.3.   Lists and Examples

9.1.4.   Computation of Time

9.1.5.   Time-Related Language

9.1.6.   References to this Ordinance

9.1.7.   References to Other Regulations or Publications

9.1.8.   References to North Carolina General Statutes

9.1.9.   Delegation of Authority

9.1.10.   Joint Authority

9.1.11.   Technical and Non-Technical Terms

9.1.12.   Public Officials and Agencies

9.1.13.   Mandatory and Discretionary Terms

9.1.14.   Conjunctions

9.1.15.   Tenses, Plurals, and Gender of Words

9.1.16.   Oath

9.1.17.   Term Not Defined

9.2.   Table of Abbreviations

9.3.   Rules of Measurement

9.3.1.   Purpose

9.3.2.   Measurements, Generally

9.3.3.   Lot Dimensions

9.3.4.   Setbacks

9.3.5.   Setback Encroachments

9.3.6.   Residential Density

9.3.7.   Gross Floor Area (GFA)

9.3.8.   Height

9.3.9.   Lot Coverage

9.3.10.   Slope and Elevation

9.3.11.   Parking Space Computation

9.3.12.   Landscaping

9.3.13.   Signage Measurement

9.3.14.   Exterior Lighting

9.3.15.   Fence and Wall Height

9.4.   Definitions