Unified Development Ordinance, 31st Supplement, May 2024

CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS | Article 12.2. Defined Terms

Affordable Housing Housing that is affordable to and occupied by families with an annual household income of no greater than 60% of area median income, adjusted for household size, according to the then-current income limits established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in accordance with Section 3 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or any successor legislation. An affordable rental housing development has a minimum of 10% affordable rental housing units and has a compliance period of at least 30 years. Agricultural Produce Fresh farm or garden-produced crops and goods, the majority of which were grown and harvested in North Carolina including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts, honey and fresh-cut flowers. Attic An unfinished space between roof framing and the ceiling of rooms below that is accessed by ladder or permanent stairs. This area is used for storage or mechanical equipment and cannot be used as habitable space. If an attic is con verted to a habitable space, such conversion shall cause the area to be deemed as an additional story. b Banner Any sign, except an awning sign, made of flexible, fabric-like material. Basal Area The total cross sectional area, stated in square feet per acre, of trees in a wooded area measured at 4½ feet above ground level. Base Flood Elevation (BFE) A determination of the water surface elevations of the base flood based on current conditions hydrology or future conditions hydrology as published in the flood insurance study. When the BFE has not been provided in a flood hazard area, it may be obtained from engineering studies available from a Federal or State other source using FEMA approved engineering methodologies. This elevation, when combined with 2 additional vertical feet establishes the regulatory flood protection elevation

in flood hazard areas.

Base Flood The flood having a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. Base Flood Elevation (BFE) A determination of the water surface elevations of the base flood based on current conditions hydrology or future conditions hydrology as published in the flood insurance study. When the BFE has not been provided in a special flood hazard area, it may be obtained from engineering studies available from a Federal or State other source using FEMA approved engineering methodologies. This elevation, when combined with 2 additional vertical feet establishes the regulatory flood protection elevation in special flood hazard areas. Basement Any area of a building having its floor subgrade (below grade level) on all sides. Being Conducted A land-disturbing activity has been initiated, but permanent stabilization of the site has not been completed. Bicycle parking This refers parking spaces and area for bicycles and scooters, whether motorized or not. Building Coverage The maximum area of a lot that is permitted to be covered by roofed buildings or structures. Building coverage does not include paved areas such as parking lots, driveways or pedestrian walkways. Building Facade The face of a building that delineates the edge of conditioned floor space. Building Foundation Wall A structural portion of a building that serves to retain grade or maintain a continuous ground floor elevation. A building foundation wall is an integral part of Block A an area of land enclosed by streets and occupied by or intended for buildings.

Supp. No. 31

12 – 4 Published May 2024

Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina