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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 11-43
H
IGHEST
A
DJACENT
G
RADE
For purposes of floodplain management, the highest natural elevation of the ground surface, prior to
construction, immediately next to the proposed walls of the structure.
H
ISTORIC
S
TRUCTURE
Any structure that is:
(a) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the US
Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of Interior as meeting the
requirements for individual listing on the National Register;
(b) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of Interior as contributing to the historical
significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to
qualify as a registered historic district;
(c) Individually listed on any inventory of historic landmark adopted by the Town of Morrisville or Wake
County; or
(d) Certified as contributing to the historical significance of a historic district designated and adopted by
the Town of Morrisville.
H
OME
O
CCUPATION
A business, profession, occupation, or trade that is conducted within a residential dwelling unit for the
economic gain or support of a resident of the dwelling, is incidental and secondary to the residential use
of the lot and does not adversely and/or perceptively affect the character of the lot or surrounding
area.
H
OSPITAL
An institution licensed by the state that provides primary health services and medical or surgical care to
humans, primarily inpatients, who are sick or injured, and including as an integral part of the institution,
related facilities such as clinical laboratories, outpatient facilities, training facilities, central services
facilities, and staff offices. Hospitals offer facilities and beds for use beyond 24 hours by persons
needing medical treatment or service. This use type does not include urgent care facilities, nursing homes,
or medical/dental offices.
H
OT
T
UB
See Spa or Hot Tub.
H
OTEL
/M
OTEL
An establishment with at least five units that provides overnight and short-term lodging accommodations
for guests. Each guest unit includes standard utilities, such as electricity, water, gas, internet, local phone,
and cable, and may include kitchen facilities in each guest unit. Short-term lodging includes extended
stay and corporate lodging that may have weekly or monthly occupancy. Accessory uses may include
restaurants, bars or lounges, conference and meeting rooms, business centers, gift shops, recreational
amenities, etc.
H
YDRAULIC
F
RACTURING
A process in which fractures in rocks below the earth's surface are opened and widened by injecting
chemicals and liquids at high pressure in order to extract natural gas or oil.