Impervious Surface
Any material that does not allow water to infiltrate through the surface and into the subsoil. Impervious surfaces include but are not limited to roofs, patios, balconies, decks, streets, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks and any concrete, stone, brick, or asphalt surfaces. The effective impervious coverage for certain surfaces shall be based on the built-upon area as defined in Sec. 9.2.1.F.1.
Indigenous/Locally Adapted Species
Plant and animal life forms which are naturally found in the State of North Carolina.
Infrastructure
Transit supportive items including but not limited to seating, shelter, trash receptacles, lighting and real-time transit schedule information provided at a transit stop for the comfort, safety and/or convenience of transit passengers.
Inspector
The Appropriate City Official or his authorized inspectors. In addition to the powers and responsibilities granted in this article, the Appropriate City Official or his designee shall exercise the powers and responsibilities given to "public officer" in G.S. Chapter 160D, Article 12.
Interior Lot
A lot other than a corner lot.
Internal Illumination
A light source concealed or contained within the sign itself, such as a neon tube, which becomes visible in darkness by shining through a translucent surface.
Internal Refractive Lens
A glass or plastic lens installed between the lamp and the sections of the outer fixture globe or enclosure. Refractive refers to the redirection (bending) of the light as it goes through the lens, softening and spreading the light being distributed from the light source thereby reducing direct glare.