Unified Development Ordinance, 31st Supplement, May 2024

CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS | Article 12.2. Defined Terms

Vehicle parking This refers to parking spaces and areas for cars, trucks, and similar vehicles. No parking is required for vehicles, but this code regulates the design and other aspects of any vehicular parking spaces that are provided. Vehicle Sign Any sign attached to or painted on, or otherwise positioned, (whether exterior or interior), in or on, located upon a vehicle or a tractor trailer. Velocity The average velocity of water flow through the cross-section of an effluent main channel at the peak flow of the storm of interest. The cross-section of the main channel, if any, shall be that area defined by the geometry of the channel plus the area of flow below the flood height defined by vertical lines at the main channel banks. Overbank flows are not to be included for the purpose of computing velocity of flow. w Wall Pack A type of light fixture typically flush-mounted on a vertical wall surface. Wall plate A structural element, usually horizontal, situated along the top of a wall at the level of the eaves for bearing the ends of joists or rafters. Wide-Body Refractive Globe 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 a 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. z

Zoning Administrator Position in the Department of City Planning as a sworn officer to enforce and administer the regulations found in the City Unified Development Ordinance and associated manuals. Housing Code Definitions Agent Any person, firm or corporation who is responsible for the management, maintenance, operation, renting, leasing or sale of any property or who makes application for or seeks a permit or certificate on behalf of the owner of any property or who in any other way represents the owner or the property in any particular case. Basement A portion of a building which is located partly underground, having direct access to light and air from windows located above the level of the adjoining ground. Cellar A portion of a building located partly or wholly underground having an inadequate access to light and air from windows located partly or wholly below the level of the adjoining ground. Dwelling Any building, structure, manufactured home, mobile home or part thereof, used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith, except that it does not include any temporary housing as hereinafter defined. Duplex A structure containing 2 complete and separate dwelling units with a common wall or ceiling and under 1 roof. Dwelling unit One or more rooms physically arranged as to create an independent housekeeping establishment with separate facilities for cooking, sleeping and toilet.

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Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina

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