Unified Development Ordinance

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

R EMEDY A V IOLATION For purposes of floodplain management, to bring the structure or other development into compliance with state or local floodplain management regulations, or, if this is not possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance. Ways that impacts may be reduced including protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages, implementing the enforcement provisions of this article or otherwise deterring future similar violations, or reducing federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or other development. R ESEARCH L ABORATORY A facility that is designed or equipped for basic or applied research of experimental study, testing, or analysis in the natural and medical sciences or engineering, including any educational activities associated with and accessory to such research. Research laboratory uses shall not contain warehousing/ distribution uses, but may allow shipping or storage as incidental to the use of the lab. Research laboratories may be an accessory use to biomanufacturing facilities and also may allow for limited on- site manufacturing of items not for sale to the public, which are intended for research, study, developmental, or academic purposes. R ESERVATION The setting aside of real property for a specified use, purpose, or activity. Compare to “dedication.” which generally involves the conveyance of real property to a government entity for a public purpose. R ESIDENTIAL U SE OR D EVELOPMENT Development whose primary use(s) is one (or more) of the principal use categories and use types listed under the Residential Uses classification in Article 4: Use Standards, and as described in Section. R ESTAURANT An establishment where meals or prepared food, including beverages and confections, are served to customers. Accessory uses may include bars, banquet rooms, catering services, pick-up facilities for take- out orders, windows for walk-up service, outdoor seating, and where specifically allowed, drive-through service facilities. An establishment that sells both alcoholic beverages and food is classified as a bar or lounge if it derives most of its gross revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages consumed on the premises. 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.

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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