Definitions 17.4 Definitions Generally*
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of the street pavement then the assumed right- of-way line is parallel to the edge of pavement and setback a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of pavement. This definition is for setback calculation purposes only and does not represent any expressed or implied taking of property. RIVERINE (FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT) Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc. PARAPET SIGN A building-mounted sign erected upon and completely over any part the roof of a building. SALVAGE YARD (FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT) 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. SEDIMENT The solids particulate matter both mineral and organic that has been or is being transported by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin. SEDIMENTATION The process by which sediment resulting from accelerated erosion has been or is being transported off the site of the land-disturbing activity or into a lake or natural watercourse. SEEDING Seed, straw and tack, hydroseed, sod, or other approved seeding method. SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (SPCA ACT) North Carolina Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and all rules and orders adopted pursuant to it. SETBACK The shortest horizontal distance from a lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a structure on the lot. SETBACK, MAXIMUM A line parallel to the lot line at or in front of which a building shall be erected. Maximum setbacks shall be figured from the right-of-way line. At least 50% of the building frontage shall meet the maximum setback. SETBACK, MINIMUM A line parallel to the lot line in front of which no building shall be erected. Minimum setbacks shall be figured from the right-of-way line, lot line, or in the case of alley-accessed lots the alley easement.
SETBACK, PRINCIPAL FRONT The shortest horizontal distance from the principal front lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a structure on the lot. Where no right-of-way exists or if the right-of-way is only inclusive of the street pavement then the principal front setback shall be measure from an assumed right-of-way line. SETBACK, REAR The shortest horizontal distance from the rear lot line of a lot, or in the case of alley-accessed lots the centerline of the alley, to the nearest point of a structure on the lot. SETBACK, SECONDARY FRONT OR STREET SIDE The shortest horizontal distance from the secondary front or street side lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a structure on the lot. SETBACK, SIDE The shortest horizontal distance from the side lot line of a lot to the nearest point of a structure on the lot. SIGN Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public. SILTATION Sediment resulting from accelerated erosion which can be settled or removed by properly designed, constructed, and maintained control measures; and which has been transported from its point of origin within the site of a land-disturbing activity; and which has been deposited, or is in suspension in water. SINGLE-TIER LOT A lot which backs upon a limited access highway, a railroad, a physical barrier, or another type of land use and to which access from the rear is usually prohibited. SITE SPECIFIC VESTING PLAN A site-specific development plan that describes with a reasonable certainty the type and intensity of use for a specific parcel or parcels of property and identify boundaries, significant topography, natural features, the approximate location and dimensions (including height) of proposed buildings, and the approximate location of proposed infrastructure, including utilities and street and pedestrian facilities. The following development applications constitute site specific vesting plans: site master plan, site construction plan, subdivision master plan, subdivision construction plan, special use
Town of Wake Forest Unified Development Ordinance – July 19, 2022
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