Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

(8) ACCESSORY UNIT. The term defining an accessory unit is a device or system located outside of the principal structure, is related to the function of a primary use and its day- to-day operations, and shall include dumpsters, roll-out containers, mechanical units, trash compactors, HVAC units (ground or roof mounted), mechanical equipment and similar features. For purposes of the Land Development Ordinance, an accessory unit shall be classified as an accessory use unless specific provisions are provided otherwise. (9) ACCESSORY USE . A use which is subordinate to and serves the principal use on the same lot and in the same zoning district and which serves a purpose clearly incidental to a permitted principal building/use in area, extent and purpose.

(10) ACT (Erosion & Sedimentation Control). The North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and all rules and orders adopted pursuant to it.

(11) ADDRESS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR. The term defining the official with the Town of Fuquay-Varina charged with the administration of Article Q Procedures & Administration, including their authorized agent or delegate.

(12) ADDITION. The term defining an extension or increase in the floor area or height of an existing building or structure. Additions to existing buildings shall comply with the requirements for new construction, unless the addition, renovation or reconstruction to any building, that was constructed prior to the initial flood insurance study for that area, and the addition, renovation or reconstruction does not exceed 50% of the present market value of the structure.

(13) ADDITION (Flood Damage Prevention) . An extension or increase in the floor area or height of a building or structure.

(14) ADEQUATE EROSION CONTROL MEASURE, STRUCTURE OR DEVICE (Erosion & Sedimentation Control). The term defining one (1) which controls the soil material within the land area under responsible control of the person conducting the land disturbing activity. (15) ADJACENT. The term defining a property or zoning district which has a common boundary, line or edge with another property or zoning district. Streets, rights-of-way, and easements shall not preclude a property or district from being considered adjacent.

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