UDO Adopted Version July 2024

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

O RDINARY M AINTENANCE AND R EPAIR The painting of a structure, the replacement of damaged or worn finishes or building materials, or other work done on a structure to correct any deterioration or decay of, or damage to, the structure, or any part thereof, and restore the structure as nearly as practical to its condition before the deterioration, decay, or damage. O UTDOOR D ISPLAY OF M ERCHANDISE The placement of products or materials for sale or rental outside the entrance of a retail or wholesale sales establishment. O UTDOOR E QUIPMENT P ERFORMANCE T ESTING F ACILITY Use of a property to conduct tests and evaluations of only lawn mowers, utility vehicles, and golf course equipment weighing less than 10,000 pounds. This use does not include the testing and evaluation of two wheeled motor bikes or agricultural equipment. O UTDOOR S ALES , S EASONAL A temporary outdoor business enterprise that is conducted primarily outdoors and offers for retail sale items that are , by their nature, in particular demand during a relatively short peak season — including, but not limited to, Christmas trees, pumpkins, produce, flowers, and fireworks. O UTDOOR S EATING ( AS ACCESSORY TO AN EATING OR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT ) The provision of on-site outdoor seating areas by an eating and drinking establishment where food or beverages are served for consumption. The accessory use also may include outdoor seating areas on public sidewalks in front of the establishment. O UTDOOR S PORTS F IELD An area designed for recreation (public or privately owned). These areas include, but are not limited to baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, football fields, golf courses, golf driving ranges, tennis courts, racetracks, and swimming pools. O UTDOOR S TORAGE The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods or materials, particularly goods and materials that have a large size, mass, or volume and are either not easily moved or carried or require a mechanical lifting devise (e.g., non-bagged mulch and lumber). This use does not include a junkyard or recycling facility, vehicle fleet storage, or the display and storage of vehicles as part of an automobile sales or rental use. O WNER The legal or beneficial owner of land, including but not limited to a mortgagee or vendee in possession, receiver, executor, trustee, or long-term or commercial lessee, or any other person or entity holding proprietary rights in the property or having legal power of management and control of the property. “Owner” shall include long -term commercial tenants; management entities, such as those charged with or engaged in the management of properties for profit; and every person or entity having joint ownership of the property. A secured lender not in possession of the property does not constitute an owner, unless the secured lender is included within the meaning of “owner” under another description in this definition, such as a management entity. O UTFALL A point at which stormwater (1) enters surface water or (2) exits the property of a particular owner.

Morrisville, NC

July 9, 2024 Page 11-57

Unified Development Ordinance