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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined
11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
Page 11-41
G
ARAGE OR
C
ARPORT
A structure used or designed to be used to provide shelter for the parking and storage of motor vehicles
or boats. A garage is an enclosed building whereas a carport is a roofed structure open on one or more
sides. Garages and carports are commonly attached to and considered part of a dwelling or other
principal building, but may also exist as a detached accessory structure.
G
ARAGE OR
Y
ARD
S
ALE
The temporary and occasional use of a garage or yard of a residential dwelling for the casual sale or
miscellaneous items of personal property to the general public.
G
ARDEN
C
ENTER
The retail handling, sales, and outdoor storage of any article, substance, or commodity related to, but
not limited to the planting, maintenance, or harvesting of garden plants, shrubs, or small trees that can
be carried by customers without the assistance of equipment or retail personnel.
G
AZEBO
A freestanding, roofed, open-aired accessory structure.
G
LARE
The effect produced by a light source within the visual field that is sufficiently brighter than the level to
which the eyes are adapted, causing annoyance, discomfort or loss of visual performance and ability.
G
OLF
C
OURSE
A tract of land laid out with at least nine holes for playing the game of golf and improved with tees,
greens, fairways, and hazards. Accessory uses of a golf course may include a clubhouse (with or without
eating facilities), shelters, a driving range, putting green, maintenance facilities, an irrigation system,
and outdoor storage of materials and equipment.
G
OVERNMENT
M
AINTENANCE
, S
TORAGE
,
OR
D
ISTRIBUTION
F
ACILITY
A facility housing government shops, maintenance and repair centers, equipment, and outdoor storage
yards.
G
OVERNMENT
S
ERVICES
, A
DMINISTRATIVE
A building containing offices of a governmental agency that provides administrative and/or direct
services to the public, such as, but not limited to, local or state government agency administration, public
assistance, postal services, employment services, or motor vehicle licensing and registration services.
G
REEN
R
OOF
A roof of a structure that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium,
planted over a waterproofing membrane. Green roofs are sometimes known as rooftop gardens.
G
REENHOUSE
A structure, primarily of glass, in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation or
protection of plants.