Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

Article S INTERPRETATIONS & DEFINITIONS

§ 9-1900 INTERPRETATIONS

For the purposes of this Ordinance, certain words shall be interpreted as listed herein, except that all other words used in this Ordinance shall have their customary dictionary definition.

a. Meaning & Intent All provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions contained in this Ordinance shall be construed according to this Ordinance’s stated purposes and intents.

b. Text Controls In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Ordinance in any heading, drawing, table, figure, the text shall control. c. Authority for Interpretation The Planning Director or their designee is responsible for interpreting the text of this Ordinance in accordance with the standards set forth in this Section and applicable Ordinance standards and requirements. Interpretations of the Planning Director or their designee may be appealed to the Town Manager, and thereafter to the Board of Adjustment if necessary.

d. Statutory References All references to “state law” in this Ordinance refer to the North Carolina General Statutes, and others, as amended.

e. Computation of Time Periods of time defined by a number of days may mean:

(1) A number of consecutive calendar days, including all weekend days, holidays, and other nonbusiness days, for example legal advertisements; however, if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, that day shall be excluded, or (2) A number of consecutive working days excluding weekend days, holidays and other nonbusiness days, for example site plan, subdivision and construction drawing reviews.

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