UDO_Adopted Version_February 2025-BAC Updated 4.29.25

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.3. Illuminated Signs

S IGN , P ORTABLE Any sign that rests upon the ground, a structure, frame, building, or other surface; such signs include but are not limited to the following: trailer signs, sandwich board signs, and sidewalk or curb signs. S IGN , PROJECTION FASCIA A sign attached to and projecting out from a building face or wall, generally at a right angle to the building and that does not swing. S IGN , SIDEWALK A type of portable sign that is intended to be placed on a hard surface, most commonly a sidewalk. These signs include A-frame signs, signs that are not suspended from the top member of an A-frame sign, signs with weighted bases, sandwich board signs, and comparable signs. S IGN , SILHOUETTE A sign that is illuminated by casting or reflecting light behind the sign so as to create a silhouette or halo around the outer perimeter of the sign. Sometimes referred to as a “halo” sign. S IGN , SOCK A temporary sign constructed of flexible material designed to fit over a permanent sign, face, or mount. Sock signs are typically installed while a new permanent sign is being designed or fabricated. S IGN , SWING A sign that is suspended from a horizontal support (a swingpost) that is attached to a vertical support mounted to the ground. A swing sign may also include riders.

S IGN , TEMPORARY A sign that can be used only for a designated period of time.

S ITE P LAN A PPROVAL See Section 2.5.7.

S ITE -S PECIFIC D EVELOPMENT P LAN A plan submitted to the Town as part of an application for a Special Use Permit or Site Plan Approval in accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 160A-385.1 for local designation of site-specific development plans for the purposes of establishing vesting.

S ITE -S PECIFIC D EVELOPMENT P LAN D ESIGNATION See Section 2.5.21.

S KETCH P LAN A plan that depicts the general configuration and relationship of the principal elements of the proposed development such as uses, intensity, access and circulation, and open space. S LEEPING UNIT A room or space in which people sleep, which can also include permanent provisions for living, eating, and either sanitation or kitchen facilities but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units.

Morrisville, NC

July 9, 2024 Page 11-70

Unified Development Ordinance