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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 11-63
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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.
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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.
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EVEAL
A change in height of the primary plane that brings relief to an otherwise flat surface and increases its
complexity.
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EZONING
, C
ONDITIONAL
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EZONING
, G
ENERAL
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EZONING
, P
LANNED
D
EVELOPMENT
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IVERINE
Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OOT
F
LARE
The area where a tree begins to flare outward at ground level.