Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations

W ATERS OF THE S TATE Surface waters within or flowing through the boundaries of the state including, any intermittent or perennial stream, river, creek, brook, swamp, lake, or wetland. W ATERCOURSE A lake, river, creek, stream, wash, channel, or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur. W ELLNESS C ENTER An establishment containing customized health services that may include fitness, personal training, and nutrition consulting, and that incorporates an individualized program with specific goals. Clients are generally under the supervision of licensed staff, which may include health care providers, nutritionists, personal trainers, and practitioners of medical and other specialties such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and biofeedback. Clients may be enrolled in an individualized nutritional and fitness program and may exercise independently or in small group settings. Amenities often include limited weights and cardio machines. W HOLESALE F OOD P REPARATION An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the preparing, selling, or distributing food merchandise to retailers, businesses, or other wholesalers. W HOLESALE E STABLISHMENT An establishment that involves the sale of products to users other than end consumers with orders placed either onsite, over the phone, or online. W IDE -B ODY R EFRACTIVE G LOBE A translucent lamp enclosure used with some outdoor fixtures to provide a decorative look (including but not limited to acorn- and carriage light-style fixtures). “Wide-body” refers to a wider than average size globe (greater than 15.75 inches in diameter). “Refractive” refers to the redirection (bending) of the light as it goes through the lens, rendering the light fixture more effective. Wide-body refractive globes are intended to soften and spread the light being distributed from the light source thereby reducing direct glare. W INERY An establishment primarily engaged in the manufacture of unfortified or fortified wine that is permitted to do in accordance with N.C.G.S. 18B-1100 and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Accessory uses include a public tasting room and retail sales of wine and related products. W ING W ALL An extension of a wall which projects out beyond the building itself, and is constructed of the same material as the adjoining building. This wall shall be considered part of the primary building. W IRELESS C OMMUNICATION A NTENNA Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building, or structure and used in communications that radiates or captures electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals, and other communications signals.

Morrisville, NC

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Unified Development Ordinance

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