Definitions 17.4 Definitions Generally*
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CRITICAL ROOT ZONE The circular area of ground surrounding a tree extending from the center of tree to the greater of 1.5 feet per caliper inch DBH of the tree or the dripline (furthest extent of tree canopy). The area uniformly encompassed by a circle with a radius equal to 1-1/2 feet per inch of DBH tree trunk of the preserved tree measured at 4 ½ feet above the ground (measured to the nearest inch), with the trunk of the tree at the center of the circle. The minimum radius shall not be less than 7 feet unless approved by the Administrator. CURRENT CONDITIONS HYDROLOGY (FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT) The flood discharges associated with the land-use conditions existing within the drainage area of a watercourse at the time a flood study of the watercourse was conducted. Current conditions flood discharges and historical flood study information are published in the Flood Insurance Study. DAS OR DISTRIBUTIVE ACCESS SYSTEM (WTF) A technology using antenna combining technology allowing for multiple carriers or Wireless Service Providers to use the same set of antennas, cabling, or fiber optics. DISTRIBUTIVE ACCESS SYSTEM (DAS) A technology using antenna combining technology generally allowing for multiple Carriers or Wireless Service Providers to use the same set of antennas, cabling, or fiber optics. DEDICATION A gift, by the owner, or a right to use land for a specified purpose or purposes. Because a transfer of property rights is entailed, dedication must be made by written instrument, and is completed with an acceptance. DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT The failure by the owner or other responsible person with legal control of any building or structure that is a designated historic landmark or within a locally designated historic district (including walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, pavement, paths, outdoor signs, or any other appurtenant feature), to keep the building or structure free of decay, deterioration, and structural defects to such a degree that the structural integrity or habitability of the structure may be threatened. Demolition by neglect shall also include the failure of such owner, or other responsible
person to repair, upon written notice of violation of this Ordinance by the Town, such exterior features as are found to be deteriorating, or to correct any condition contributing to deterioration, including but not limited to the following defects:
Deterioration of exterior walls, foundations, or other vertical supports that cause leaning, sagging, splitting, listing, or buckling. Deterioration of flooring or floor supports, roofs, or other horizontal members that cause leaning, sagging, splitting, listing, or buckling. Deterioration of external chimneys causing leaning, sagging, splitting, listing, or buckling. Deterioration or crumbling of exterior plasters or mortars. Ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, and foundations, including broken windows or doors. Defective protection or lack of weather protection for exterior wall and roof coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint and/or other protective coverings. Rotting, holes, and other forms of decay. Deterioration of exterior stairs, porches, handrails, window and door frames, cornices, entablatures, wall facings, and architectural details that causes delamination, instability, loss of shape and form, or crumbling. Heaving, subsidence, or cracking of sidewalks, steps, or pathways. Deterioration of fences, gates, and/or accessory structures. Deterioration that has a detrimental effect upon the special character of the district as a whole or the unique attributes and character of the Historic Property. Deterioration of any exterior feature so as to create, or permit the creation of,
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Town of Wake Forest Unified Development Ordinance – July 19, 2022
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