Land Development Ordinance - Amended 9-2-2025

(5) GAME ROOM/ARCADE. A place or facility where electronic or nonelectronic machines are provided for amusement, enjoyment and entertainment only, which may be operated upon the insertion of a coin or token, and where the facility may serve alcoholic beverages for sale and consumption. This term shall not include gambling or electronic sweepstake devices. (6) GAME PRESERVE/REFUGE. The term defining a land area licensed by the State of North Carolina that must meet certain management requirements for the area and operating purposes for the protection of wildlife. This definition includes animal/bird sanctuaries. Special hunting privileges may be granted under State regulations. (7) GAME PROPAGATION. The term defining an area licensed by the State that must meet certain requirements for area and operating purposes, and which is granted special hunting regulations.

(8) GARBAGE (Minimum Housing). The term defining the animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

(9) GARDEN CENTER/LANDSCAPE SUPPLY. An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of horticulture specialties such as flowers, shrubs, and trees, and landscaping and lawn supplies, intended for ornamental landscaping purposes. This term includes greenhouses or nursery for retail sales but does not include wholesale.

(10) GAS STATION. A retail establishment with the primary purpose of selling fuel for motor vehicles. This use may also sell retail items and/or food.

(11) GENERAL CONTRACTOR & STORAGE. A contractor or builder engaged in the construction of buildings, either residential or commercial structures as well as heavy construction contractors engaged in activity such as paving highway construction and utility construction. An established business location for a general contractor may also include exterior storage of equipment and materials. (12) GLARE . The term defining the effect produced by a light source within the visual field that is sufficiently brighter than the level to which the eyes are adapted, to cause annoyance, discomfort, or walls of visual performance and ability.

(13) GOLF COURSE. A facility providing a private or public golf recreation area designed for executive or regulation play along with a golf support facility or clubhouse. This

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