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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 11-87

W

ATERS OF THE

S

TATE

Surface waters within or flowing through the boundaries of the state including, any intermittent or

perennial stream, river, creek, brook, swamp, lake, or wetland.

W

ATERCOURSE

A lake, river, creek, stream, wash, channel, or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at

least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood

damage may occur.

W

ELLNESS

C

ENTER

An establishment containing customized health services that may include fitness, personal training, and

nutrition consulting, and that incorporates an individualized program with specific goals. Clients are

generally under the supervision of licensed staff, which may include health care providers, nutritionists,

personal trainers, and practitioners of medical and other specialties such as chiropractic, acupuncture,

and biofeedback. Clients may be enrolled in an individualized nutritional and fitness program and may

exercise independently or in small group settings. Amenities often include limited weights and cardio

machines.

W

HOLESALE

F

OOD

P

REPARATION

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the preparing, selling, or distributing food

merchandise to retailers, businesses, or other wholesalers.

W

HOLESALE

E

STABLISHMENT

An establishment that involves the sale of products to users other than end consumers with orders placed

either onsite, over the phone, or online.

W

IDE

-B

ODY

R

EFRACTIVE

G

LOBE

A translucent lamp enclosure used with some outdoor fixtures to provide a decorative look (including but

not limited to acorn- and carriage light-style fixtures). “Wide-body” refers to a wider than average

size globe (greater than 15.75 inches in diameter). “Refractive” refers to the redirection (bending) of

the light as it goes through the lens, rendering the light fixture more effective. Wide-body refractive

globes are intended to soften and spread the light being distributed from the light source thereby

reducing direct glare.

W

INERY

An establishment primarily engaged in the manufacture of unfortified or fortified wine that is permitted

to do in accordance with N.C.G.S. 18B-1100 and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control

Commission. Accessory uses include a public tasting room and retail sales of wine and related products.

W

ING

W

ALL

An extension of a wall which projects out beyond the building itself, and is constructed of the same

material as the adjoining building. This wall shall be considered part of the primary building.

W

IRELESS

C

OMMUNICATION

A

NTENNA

Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building, or structure and used in

communications that radiates or captures electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio

frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals, and other communications

signals.