UDO Adopted Version July 2024

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

R ETAIL S TORE A building, property, or activity, the principal use or purpose of which is the sale of goods, products, or materials directly to the consumer. This use includes, but is not limited to, clothing stores, appliance stores, food stores, grocers, caterers, pharmacies, book stores, florists, furniture stores, hardware stores, and pet stores. This use does not include convenience stores, automobile service stations, service establishments, restaurants, or adult establishments. R EVEAL A change in height of the primary plane that brings relief to an otherwise flat surface and increases its complexity.

R EZONING , C ONDITIONAL See Section 2.5.3.

R EZONING , G ENERAL See Section 2.5.3.

R EZONING , P LANNED D EVELOPMENT See Section 2.5.3.

R IVERINE Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc.

R OOF F ORM The shape of a roof, of which there are many variations. The most common roof forms are sloped roofs (roofs constructed of flat sections that are sloped) and flat roofs. Sloped roofs may be side gable roofs or end gable roofs (based on whether the gable ends are on the sides or front and back of the building), and may have dormers. The edges of flat roofs (particularly along the front of a building) are commonly defined by parapets and/or cornices. R OOFLINE The highest point of a flat or shed roof and the lowest point of a mansard, gable, hip, cone, gambrel, or pyramid roof excluding any cupolas, chimneys, or other minor projection. R OOMING H OUSE A building, or portion thereof, that contains three or more sleeping rooms used or designed to provide rental lodging for five to nine individuals for compensation, whether the compensation be paid directly or indirectly. Rooming houses may provide meals to guests.

R OOT F LARE The area where a tree begins to flare outward at ground level.

S ALVAGE Y ARD See “Junkyard or Recycling Facility.”

S ANDWICH B OARD S IGN See Sign, Sandwich Board.

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