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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.