Animal raising including horses, hogs, cows, sheep, goats, and swine, poultry, rabbits, and other small animals, fish hatchery, aquaculture, dairying, personal Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity. or commercial animal breeding and development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land.

Apiculture The maintenance of honey bee colonies.

Greenhouse or nursery not engaged in retail trade, floriculture, horticulture, pasturage, row and field crops Cultivated plants or agricultural produce, such as but not limited to grain, vegetables, or fruit., viticulture, tree or sod farm Land used as pasture or in the commercial production of crops, forestry, horticultural products, fish hatcheries or aquaculture, and the keeping of livestock for commercial or noncommercial purposes. Also included in this definition of agricultural uses are agricultural accessory buildings and sales of farm products grown or produced on the premises. This definition does not include domesticated chickens allowed pursuant to Sec. 5.4, Accessory Uses and Structures, the commercial slaughtering of animals for marketing, and farm tenant dwellings., silviculture

Livestock Livestock includes but is not limited to poultry and hoofed animals such as cattle, horses, goats, sheep and swine; however, swine commonly referred to as Miniature, Vietnamese or Oriental Pot-Bellied pigs (Sus scroda vittatus) shall not be considered livestock if the animals are no more than 18 inches in height, the owner has proof of registry with the International Potbellied Pig Registry (IPPR), and no more than two are kept at any household. auction

Riding academy or boarding stable

Ancillary indoor storage

Animal (including poultry) processing, packing, treating, and storage, provided that these activities are accessory and secondary to normal agricultural activity

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Auction ring

Barns, garages, sheds, silos, stables (noncommercial)

Home occupations Any occupation conducted by the inhabitants of the dwelling, which is secondary to the main use as a dwelling, and causes no change in the exterior of the dwelling.

Sales of agricultural products grown or raised on the premises

Docks, noncommercial

Manufactured Home, Class A or B, manufactured home park A residential development under single ownership with sites for manufactured homes of Class A or B and various other facilities for the residents of the development. or subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets.

Multiplex, apartment

Single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached, zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback., traditional house, patio house, semi-attached house, duplex, townhouse A building made up of three or more attached dwelling units (except when otherwise allowed) where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls., detached rowhouse

Upper-story residential

Family care home A residential facility as defined in NCGS § 160D-907.

Accessory dwelling unit A dwelling that exists as part of a principal dwelling or on the same lot as the principal dwelling and is subordinate in size to the principal dwelling. (i.e. granny flats and mother-in-law apartments)

Accessory structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways.

Ancillary indoor storage

Children’s play area or equipment

Greenhouse or nursery not engaged in retail trade

Home occupation Any occupation conducted by the inhabitants of the dwelling, which is secondary to the main use as a dwelling, and causes no change in the exterior of the dwelling.

In-house care for six or fewer persons Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity.

Private community center

Private garage, barbecue pit, carport, tool or garden shed, storage unit, swimming pool

Docks, noncommercial

Apiculture The maintenance of honey bee colonies.

Limited Agriculture (City Only)

Co-living A dwelling unit where individuals reside by leasing a bedroom, the collective individuals do not qualify as a family as defined in this Ordinance, and where bathrooms may be shared but the common spaces and kitchen are shared. No individually leased rooms maintain separate cooking facilities. This definition does not include a fraternity or sorority, or a hotel, bed and breakfast inn, or other overnight accommodation.

Orphanage

Commercial dorm, fraternity or sorority

Congregate Living Facility A residential use which undertakes, for a period exceeding 24 hours, care, housing, food service and one or more personal services for persons not related to the owner or administrator.

Group home A dwelling that provides room and board for more than six, but less than 13 individuals who as a result of age, illness, handicap or some specialized program, require personalized services or a supervised living arrangement in order to assure their safety and comfort. Additional requirements may be imposed by the North Carolina Building Code.

Hospice, nursing, or convalescent house

Independent Living Facility A facility consisting of a single building or group of buildings with one ownership and management in which the residents are persons at least 55 years of age, their spouses, and/or their surviving spouses, and with or without an on-site resident manager. Residents live in their own dwelling units. The facility maintains a common dining room and typically provides personal services such as transportation, banking, and/or a barber shop/hair salon; recreational activities and amenities; concierge services; and housekeeping for residents and their guests. Health maintenance services and/or treatment are not provided.

Monastery, convent

Retirement center or life care community without individual dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Food preparation and dining facility

Recreational facility

Staff residence

Auditorium

Club or lodge A building or site used by a non-profit membership organization for recreational or social purposes. (nonprofit)

Library

Museum Establishments for the display of art or historic or science objects.

Neighborhood arts center or similar community facility (public)

Philanthropic institution An organization distributing or supported by funds set aside for humanitarian purposes.

Senior center

Social service facility, food pantry or meal center, shelter A facility established on a temporary or permanent basis by an organization to provide sleeping accommodations or refuge to individuals due to a social, economic, or other emergency or crisis, such as but not limited to homelessness, domestic violence, or a natural disaster.

Union hall

Accessory dwelling unit A dwelling that exists as part of a principal dwelling or on the same lot as the principal dwelling and is subordinate in size to the principal dwelling.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Food preparation and dining facility

Arts and crafts, day care, therapy area

Indoor or outdoor recreation and athletic facility

Limited retail sales (internal)

Meeting area

Adult Care Center

Child Care Center, Pre-school

Drop-in/short-term childcare centers Retail businesses that provide care for individuals on an hourly basis, do not offer enrollment, and do not require child care licensing by the State.

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Food preparation and dining facility

Health, arts and crafts, and therapy area

Indoor or outdoor recreation facility

Business, truck driving, vocational, trade and other commercial schools

College, community college or university

Nursing or medical school not accessory to a hospital An institution providing human health services primarily for in-patient medical and surgical care for the physically or mentally sick and injured and including related support facilities such as laboratories, out-patient departments, staff offices, food services, and gift shop.

Public, private and charter schools

Seminary

Adult continuing education program

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Auditorium, theater A building or structure which contains an assembly hall for the performing arts and/or for the showing of motion pictures.

Cafeteria or other food service

Day care

Dormitory

Health facility

Housing for students or faculty

Laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature., library

Maintenance facility

Meeting area

Play area, recreational or sports facility

Support commercial, internal (college-operated bookstore, for example)

City, county, state, or federal government office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Correctional facilities Publicly or privately operated facilities housing persons awaiting trial or persons serving a sentence after being found guilty of a criminal offense., jail, prison

Emergency services, fire, sheriff or medical station

Ancillary indoor storage

Helistop An area of land, water, or structural surface designed, used, or intended to be used for landing or takeoff of passengers or cargo from or by helicopters, without any appurtenant area, facility, structure or building designed, used, or intended for use in the operation or maintenance of the helistop or in the service or maintenance of helicopters.

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Auditorium, meeting room

Cafeteria

Day care

Holding cell, infirmary

Limited fueling facility

Acupuncture, chiropractor, massage therapy office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Blood plasma donation center

Day treatment facility A facility licensed through the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance, which provides supplemental therapeutic or clinical services coordinated with academic and/or vocational services for adults, children, or adolescents with mental health or substance abuse treatment needs, and their families. No overnight accommodations are provided.

Hospital An institution providing human health services primarily for in-patient medical and surgical care for the physically or mentally sick and injured and including related support facilities such as laboratories, out-patient departments, staff offices, food services, and gift shop.

Medical center

Medical clinic Establishments where humans receive treatment of illnesses or pregnancy, or examinations by a doctor, dentist, optician, psychologist, or other similar medical professional on an out-patient basis.

Medical laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature.

Medical office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Rehabilitation clinic Establishments where humans receive treatment of illnesses or pregnancy, or examinations by a doctor, dentist, optician, psychologist, or other similar medical professional on an out-patient basis.

Urgent care or emergency medical office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Cafeteria

Care Center

Chapel, ancillary worship space

Helistop An area of land, water, or structural surface designed, used, or intended to be used for landing or takeoff of passengers or cargo from or by helicopters, without any appurtenant area, facility, structure or building designed, used, or intended for use in the operation or maintenance of the helistop or in the service or maintenance of helicopters.

Housing for staff or trainees

Laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature.

Limited internal support retail

Maintenance facility

Meeting area

Out-patient clinic Establishments where humans receive treatment of illnesses or pregnancy, or examinations by a doctor, dentist, optician, psychologist, or other similar medical professional on an out-patient basis.

Pharmacy

Recreational facility

Botanical garden, nature preserve, recreational trail

Cemetery A place used or to be used and dedicated or designated for interment of human remains or pet animal remains., columbaria, mausoleum A building with places for entombment of the dead above ground., memorial park

Game preserve, wildlife management area, refuge, wild animal sanctuary, water conservation area

Park

Playground A constructed area designated for play and recreation typically for children, surfaced with material recommended by the most current safety handbook published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and consisting of play structures and equipment, including but not limited to, slides, swings, rockers, and climbing apparatus.

Reservoir, control structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways., drainage well, water supply water well

Zoo

Campground A commercial recreational facility developed to accommodate the use of travel trailers, motorized homes, tents, cabins, or other similar device or facility used for temporary occupancy, with or without facilities for the exclusive use of its occupants. This definition shall not include manufactured homes, manufactured home parks or subdivisions, or the storage of recreational equipment or vehicles. (public park Parking spaces or areas controlled by, or under contract with, a governmental entity to allow for general public use of the parking spaces and not dedicated to a specific user. only)

Concessions

Dock, pier or wharf (noncommercial)

Indoor or outdoor recreation facility (public)

Maintenance facility

Play equipment

Research or similar lab facilities

Single residential unit for caretaker or security purposes

Swimming pool, tennis court, ballfield (public park Parking spaces or areas controlled by, or under contract with, a governmental entity to allow for general public use of the parking spaces and not dedicated to a specific user. only)

Airport A place where aircraft can takeoff and land, be repaired, take on or discharge passengers or cargo, be stored or refueled.

Bus terminal

Heliport An area of land, water, or structural surface designed, used, or intended to be used for landing or takeoff of passengers or cargo from or by helicopters, plus accessory buildings and uses.

Rail passenger terminal

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Concession

Freight handling area

Fueling facility

Limited internal retail

Maintenance facility

Church, mosque, synagogue, or temple

Accessory dwelling unit A dwelling that exists as part of a principal dwelling or on the same lot as the principal dwelling and is subordinate in size to the principal dwelling.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Columbaria, memorial garden

Day care

Food services, dining area, food pantry or meal center

Meeting room/classroom for meetings or classes not held on a daily basis

Shelter A facility established on a temporary or permanent basis by an organization to provide sleeping accommodations or refuge to individuals due to a social, economic, or other emergency or crisis, such as but not limited to homelessness, domestic violence, or a natural disaster.

Alternative or post-incarceration facility, exclusive care and treatment for psychiatric, alcohol, or drug problems where patients are residents and more than 12 patients are housed

Adult educational facility

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Day care

Food services and dining area

Meeting room

Staff residences located on-site

MAJOR UTILITIES:

Waste As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. treatment plant, water tower or tank, water treatment facility, water reclamation facility, solar array power station

MINOR UTILITIES:

AM/FM/TV/HDTV broadcast facility

Electrical substation

Gas meter and regulator stations

Telephone exchange, water or wastewater pump station

Wireless Communication Any personal wireless service, which includes but is not limited to, cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), unlicensed spectrum services utilizing Part 15 devices (i.e. wireless internet services) and paging. Facility

Control, monitoring, data or transmission equipment

Associated storage

Adult establishment A business as defined in North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §14-202.10(2). This definition includes adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult live entertainment businesses or massage businesses. These uses are further defined in NCGS §14-202.10 and the definitions are adopted by reference; however, massage therapy businesses as defined in this Ordinance are exempt from this definition.

Bar See “Nightclub”, nightclub

Bowling alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street., game arcade, pool hall, skating rink

Conference center A primarily indoor commercial multipurpose venue facility designed primarily for hosting special events such as graduations, weddings, anniversaries, holiday gatherings, trade shows, corporate functions or meetings, and other similar functions. The facility may typically have a catering kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, and a stage or event area. This definition does not include stadiums, arenas, or other similar outdoor venues., retreat house See “Event venue”., event venue A primarily indoor commercial multi-purpose venue facility designed primarily for hosting special events such as graduations, weddings, anniversaries, holiday gatherings, trade shows, corporate functions or meetings, and other similar functions. The facility may typically have a catering kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, and a stage or event area. This definition does not include stadiums, arenas, or other similar outdoor venues., banquet hall See “Event venue”.

Gymnastic facility, indoor sports academy

Indoor firing range A property prepared, equipped and delineated for the purpose of shooting at targets by rifles [excluding air rifles], pistols, shot guns or archery. Excluded from this definition are residential sites and properties with hunting leases.

Membership club and lodge

Movie or other theater A building or structure which contains an assembly hall for the performing arts and/or for the showing of motion pictures.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Concessions, indoor or outdoor

Food preparation and dining area

Pro shop or sales of goods related to the on-site activities of the specific use

Campground A commercial recreational facility developed to accommodate the use of travel trailers, motorized homes, tents, cabins, or other similar device or facility used for temporary occupancy, with or without facilities for the exclusive use of its occupants. This definition shall not include manufactured homes, manufactured home parks or subdivisions, or the storage of recreational equipment or vehicles., summer camp, recreational vehicle RV park Land used or intended to be used, let, or rented for occupancy by vacationing transient campers traveling by automobile or otherwise, or for occupancy by tents, or other movable or temporary sleeping quarters of any kind, together with automobile parking spaces and incidental utility structures and facilities required and provided in connection with the use. This definition shall not include trailer sales lots where unoccupied trailers are parked for inspection and sale.rk

Drive-in theater A building or structure which contains an assembly hall for the performing arts and/or for the showing of motion pictures.

Firing range A property prepared, equipped and delineated for the purpose of shooting at targets by rifles [excluding air rifles], pistols, shot guns or archery. Excluded from this definition are residential sites and properties with hunting leases. such as rifle range, archery range, handgun, or skeet shooting

Golf course An area laid out for playing golf, which can include some or all of the following accessory facilities: clubhouses, putting greens, swimming and tennis facilities, concessions for food and supplies. Driving ranges can also be included, unless specifically excluded by provisions of this Ordinance. This definition does not include Par 3 or miniature golf., country club, swim club, tennis club

Marina A dock or basin providing securing moorings for boats and supplies, boat repair or other facilities., boating facility

Outdoor entertainment activity such as batting cage, golf driving range, amusement park, miniature golf facility, swimming pool, tennis court or water park

Paintball

Skateboard or BMX bicycle park

Stadium or arena, commercial amphitheater, ballfield

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Caretaker or security person Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity. housing

Classroom

Clubhouse

Concessions

Day care facility

Equipment storage

Food preparation or dining area

Maintenance facility

Pro shop or sales of goods related to the on-site activities of the specific use

Rain shelter A facility established on a temporary or permanent basis by an organization to provide sleeping accommodations or refuge to individuals due to a social, economic, or other emergency or crisis, such as but not limited to homelessness, domestic violence, or a natural disaster.

Hotel, motel, inn, extended-stay facility, bed and breakfast A state-regulated facility for overnight accommodations as defined under NCGS § 130A-247. establishment

Diet House

Residency or Single Room Occupancy Hotel

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Food preparation and dining facility

Laundry facility

Meeting facility

Off-street parking

Recyclable material storage (temporary)

Swimming pool, other recreational facility

Short- or long-term stand-alone parking facility

Structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. intended to shield parking attendants from the weather

Restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles., fast-food restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles., pizza delivery facility, drive-in, yogurt or ice cream shop

Caterer located in a restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Deck, patio for outdoor seating or dining

Drive-through facility An establishment that dispenses products or services to patrons who remain in vehicles. Fuel sales are not included.

Valet parking facility

SALES-ORIENTED:

Convenience store A retail store with a floor area of less than 5,000 square feet that sells groceries and may also sell gasoline but not including vehicle service stations (limited or full). (with or without gas sales)

Drive-through facility An establishment that dispenses products or services to patrons who remain in vehicles. Fuel sales are not included.

Outdoor market

Store selling, leasing or renting consumer, house, and business goods including alcoholic beverages, antiques, appliances, art supplies, baked goods, bicycles, books, cameras, carpet and floor coverings, crafts, clothing, computers, dry goods, electronic equipment, fabric, flowers, furniture, garden supplies, gasoline, gifts, groceries, hardware, house improvement, household products, jewelry, medical supplies, musical instruments, pets, pet supplies, pharmaceuticals, photo finishing, picture frames, plants, printed materials, produce A person or entity that makes a food or beverage, raises or produces farm products, or creates value-added farm products from farm products raised or produced on land that the person or entity farms., sporting goods, stationery, tobacco and related products, vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. parts, and videos

PERSONAL Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity. SERVICE-ORIENTED:

Art, music, dance, or photographic gallery or studio

Athletic, tennis, swim or health club

Bulk mailing service

Caterer not located in a restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.

Dry-cleaning or laundry drop-off facility, laundromat

Funeral home or mortuary

Hair, nail, tanning, and personal Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity. care service

Payday lenders or check cashing services

Photocopy, blueprint, and quick-sign service

Psychic or medium

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Car wash at a convenience store A retail store with a floor area of less than 5,000 square feet that sells groceries and may also sell gasoline but not including vehicle service stations (limited or full). with gas sales

Food preparation and dining area

Manufacture or repackaging of goods for on-site sale

Public recycling drop-off site A site providing containers for the collection of recyclable materials, typically an accessory use. Recyclable materials are transported from the drop off site to another location for processing.

Residential unit for security purposes (single unit)

Storage of goods

Mini-warehouse

Multistory enclosed storage facility

Storage garage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Outside storage of boats and campers

On-site recycling facility

On-site residential unit for security purposes (single unit)

Manufactured housing sales

Vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. sales, rental, or leasing facilities (including passenger vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere., motorcycles, trucks, boats, and other recreational vehicles A vehicle, which is: (a) built on a single chassis; (b) 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; (c) designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and (d) designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.)

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Incidental sale of parts

Single-bay, automatic car wash

Vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. storage

Car wash

Vehicle service major Buildings and premises for uses such as auto detailing, alignment shops, auto body shops, auto paint facilities, auto upholstery shops, and towing service.r

Vehicle service minor Buildings and premises for uses such as auto repair, battery sales and installation, fuel sales (other than with a convenience store), quick lubrication facilities, and tire sales and mounting.r

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Incidental sale of parts

Single-bay, automatic car wash

Towing

Vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. fueling

Vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. storage

Advertising office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products., business management consulting, data processing, financial business such as lender, investment or brokerage house, collection agency A sales or service establishment dealing in services or intangible commodities, or commodities not on site, such as a broker's office, travel agency, temporary employee agency, etc., real estate or insurance agent, professional service such as lawyer, accountant, bookkeeper, engineer, architect, sales office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products., travel agency A sales or service establishment dealing in services or intangible commodities, or commodities not on site, such as a broker's office, travel agency, temporary employee agency, etc., business incubator

Bank

Counseling in an office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products. setting

TV or radio studio

Utility office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Research and development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land.

Ancillary storage

Cafeteria

Day care

Health facility

Helistop An area of land, water, or structural surface designed, used, or intended to be used for landing or takeoff of passengers or cargo from or by helicopters, without any appurtenant area, facility, structure or building designed, used, or intended for use in the operation or maintenance of the helistop or in the service or maintenance of helicopters.

Meeting room

On-site day care, school or facility where children are cared for while parents or guardians are occupied on the premises

Other amenity for the use of on-site employees

Internal support retail

Restaurants An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles. (without drive through)

Research, testing, and development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature., pilot plant A building or operation in which processes planned for use in production elsewhere can be developed and/or tested, but not including the production of any goods on the premises primarily for sale or for use in production operations., prototyping

Research‐related manufacturing

Accessory medical clinic Establishments where humans receive treatment of illnesses or pregnancy, or examinations by a doctor, dentist, optician, psychologist, or other similar medical professional on an out-patient basis.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Cafeteria

Child Care Center

Employee recreational facility

Major utilities, such as water towers and electrical substations

On‐site repair facility

Outdoor storage, storage of hazardous and nuclear materials Any natural or man-made material which undergoes radioactive decay, during which process it releases energy in the form of ionizing radiation; this also includes any mixture of materials which contains nuclear material., incinerators, warehousing and employee retail and service facilities

Residential unit for security purposes (single unit).

Building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable., heating, plumbing, or electrical contractor Individuals or firms engaged in the construction of buildings, either residences or commercial structures, as well as activities such as paving, highway construction, and utility construction., contractor Individuals or firms engaged in the construction of buildings, either residences or commercial structures, as well as activities such as paving, highway construction, and utility construction. and others who perform services off-site, but store equipment and materials or perform fabrication or similar work on-site

Clothing or textile manufacturing

Commercial bakery

Crematorium

Equipment rental

Exterminator

Food Service Contractor Individuals or firms engaged in the construction of buildings, either residences or commercial structures, as well as activities such as paving, highway construction, and utility construction.

Janitorial and building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. maintenance service,

Laundry, dry-cleaning, and carpet cleaning plants

Maintenance yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. or facility

Manufacture or assembly of equipment, instruments (including musical instruments), appliances, precision items or electrical items, and toys

Microbrewery A brewery that produces less than 15,000 US barrels (460,000 US gallons) per year.; micro-distillery A distillery that produces no more than 50,000 US gallons per year. Other typical names include, but are not limited to, “craft distillery,” “small batch distillery,” and “artisan distillery.”

Movie production facility

Photo-finishing laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature.

Printing, publishing, and lithography

Production of artwork

Repair of scientific or professional instruments, electric motors

Sheet metal shop

Sign-making

Soft drink bottling

Storage area used for manufacturing

Welding, machine, tool repair shop A structure or area where the principal activity is the repair of equipment, and which is conducted in a totally enclosed building. Vehicle repairs are a separate definition.

Woodworking, including cabinet makers and furniture manufacturing

Accessory medical clinic Establishments where humans receive treatment of illnesses or pregnancy, or examinations by a doctor, dentist, optician, psychologist, or other similar medical professional on an out-patient basis.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Cafeteria

Day care

Employee recreational facility

On-site repair facility

Residential unit for security purposes (single unit)

Bulk storage Storage material in containers or tanks for sale to retail dealers, distributors, or outlets or for storage prior to disposal., including nonflammable liquids, feed and grain storage, cold storage plants, including frozen food lockers, household moving and general freight storage, separate warehouse used by retail store such as furniture or appliance store

Bus barn

Outdoor storage yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line.

Parcel See “Lot of record.” services

Stockpiling of sand, gravel, or other aggregate materials

Transfer and storage business where there are no individual storage areas or where employees are the primary movers of the goods to be stored or transferred

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Cafeteria

Daycare

Employee recreational facility

Outdoor storage yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line.

Residential unit for security purposes (single unit)

Truck fleet parking and maintenance area

Animal waste As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. processing

Landfill, incinerator

Manufacture and production of goods from composting organic material

Recyclable material storage, including construction material

Recycling center A building or an area where the primary activity is the separation of materials prior to shipment for remanufacture into new materials. This shall not include junkyards or wrecking yards.

Transfer station A facility where waste materials from residences, commercial and industrial establishments are transferred to vehicles which will take the materials to a landfill or other disposal site.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Off-street parking

On-site refueling and repair

Recycling of material

Repackaging and shipment of by-products

Mail-order house

Sale of building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. materials, special trade tools, welding supplies, machine parts, electrical supplies, janitorial supplies, restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles. equipment, and store fixtures

Wholesaling of food, clothing, auto parts, and building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. hardware

Accessory medical clinic Establishments where humans receive treatment of illnesses or pregnancy, or examinations by a doctor, dentist, optician, psychologist, or other similar medical professional on an out-patient basis.

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Cafeteria

Day care

Minor fabrication services

Product repair

Repackaging of goods

Residential unit for security purposes (single unit)

Warehouse

Animal processing, packing, treating, and storage, livestock Livestock includes but is not limited to poultry and hoofed animals such as cattle, horses, goats, sheep and swine; however, swine commonly referred to as Miniature, Vietnamese or Oriental Pot-Bellied pigs (Sus scroda vittatus) shall not be considered livestock if the animals are no more than 18 inches in height, the owner has proof of registry with the International Potbellied Pig Registry (IPPR), and no more than two are kept at any household. slaughtering, processing of food and related products, production of chemical, rubber, leather, clay, bone, plastic, stone, or glass materials or products, production or fabrication of metals or metal products including enameling and galvanizing, sawmill

Asphalt plant

Brewery A brewery that produces 15,000 or more US beer barrels (460,000 US gallons) per year.

Concrete manufacturing plant

Hazardous or low-level nuclear material Any natural or man-made material which undergoes radioactive decay, during which process it releases energy in the form of ionizing radiation; this also includes any mixture of materials which contains nuclear material. disposal When used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, is defined as in NCGS 130A-290(a)(6), the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any solid waste into or on any land or water so that the solid waste or any constituent part of the solid waste may enter the environment or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including groundwaters.

Railroad freight yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line.

Sale of farm Land used as pasture or in the commercial production of crops, forestry, horticultural products, fish hatcheries or aquaculture, and the keeping of livestock for commercial or noncommercial purposes. Also included in this definition of agricultural uses are agricultural accessory buildings and sales of farm products grown or produced on the premises. This definition does not include domesticated chickens allowed pursuant to Sec. 5.4, Accessory Uses and Structures, the commercial slaughtering of animals for marketing, and farm tenant dwellings. equipment and machinery and earth moving and heavy construction equipment

Wrecking, junk or salvage yard Any non-residential property used for the storage, collection, and/or recycling of any type of equipment, and including but not limited to vehicles, appliances and related machinery.

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Cafeteria

Product repair

Repackaging of goods

Warehouse, storage

Drilling for oil or natural gases

Extraction of sand, gravel or minerals, borrow Fill material which is required for on-site construction and is obtained from other locations. pit

Quarries

Ancillary indoor storage

Associated offices A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products.

Equipment storage