Unified Development Ordinance

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

M ANUFACTURING , H EAVY An establishment engaged in manufacturing or other industrial processing of products primarily from extracted or raw materials or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials, or an industrial establishment having potential to produce noise, dust, glare, odors, or vibration beyond the property line. Heavy manufacturing is distinguished from light and medium manufacturing by its potential for off- site impacts, not necessarily being entirely within an enclosed building, and not being limited in the extent of outdoor storage it involves. This does not include uses constituting a heavy industrial assembly use. M ANUFACTURING , L IGHT The manufacturing, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of such products, and incidental storage, sales, and distribution of such products, provided all manufacturing activities are contained entirely within a building and noise, odor, smoke, heat, glare, and vibration resulting from the manufacturing activity are confined entirely within the building. Examples of this light manufacturing include, but are not limited to: production or repair of small machines or electronic parts and equipment; computer design and development; apparel production; sign making; manufacturing of electric, electronic, or optical instruments or devices; manufacturing of artificial limbs, dentures, hearing aids, and surgical instruments; manufacturing of cosmetics; and manufacturing of components, clothing, trimming decorations, and any similar item. This does not include uses constituting a light industrial assembly use. M ANUFACTURING , M EDIUM The manufacturing of products from processed or unprocessed raw materials, where the finished product is noncombustible and nonexplosive, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of such products, and incidental storage, sales, and distribution of such products, provided all manufacturing activities are contained entirely within a building. This manufacturing may produce noise, odor, smoke, heat, glare, and vibration resulting from the manufacturing activities that is perceptible to adjacent land users, but is not offensive or obnoxious. Odors produced on-site shall not have a material negative effect on other businesses or properties in the area. This does not include uses constituting a light industrial assembly use. Examples of this medium manufacturing include, but are not limited to: glass products made from manufactured glass, products made from rubber, plastic, or resin; converted paper and cardboard products; fabricated metal products made from semi-finished metals. M ARKET V ALUE For purposes of floodplain management, the building value, not including the land value and that of any accessory structures or other improvements on the lot. Market value may be established by independent certified appraisal; replacement cost depreciated for age of building and quality of construction (Actual Cash Value); or adjusted tax assessed values. M ARQUEE A permanent canopy, often constructed of metal and glass, that projects over the entrance of a building, generally a place of assembly such as a cinema, theater, auditorium, or arena.

M ARQUEE SIGN See Sign, Marquee.

M ASONRY Stonework, brickwork, or concrete masonry unit (CMU) bonded with mortar by a mason.

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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