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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Manufacturing, Light. Manufacturing establishments engaged in and undertaking the assembly, fabrication and conversion of already processed raw materials into products, the production of which does not cause excessive noise, odor or other similar impacts on surrounding land uses Marquee. A permanent structure fastened entirely to the building and projecting from the wall above an entrance and extending over the street right-of-way to provide shelter for automobile passenger loading and unloading entrance. Marquee sign. A display sign attached to or hung from and supported by the building and extending beyond the building wall or front facade. Medical - Clinic. A facility other than a hospital, emergency room or urgent care where medical, mental health, surgical and other personal health services are provided on an outpatient basis. Examples of these uses include: offices for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, or other health care professionals; outpatient care facilities; urgent care facilities; and other allied health services. These facilities may also include incidental medical laboratories. Patients are not provided with room and board and are not kept overnight on the premises. Medical Services and medical clinics include medical and dental laboratories incidental to the medical office use. Medical – Emergency Services. A 24-hour outpatient facility, operated by a hospital or health organization, and staffed by doctors and nurses that provides immediate emergency care services similar to what would be expected in a hospital. Urgent care facilities are not considered emergency care facilities. Medical – Full Service Hospital. An institution in which sick or injured persons are provided medical care and assistance and, in the course of same, may be housed overnight, fed and provided nursing and related services. Hospital shall comprise any related, accessory facilities such as laboratories, outpatient departments, training facilities, food service facilities, central service facilities and staff offices which are integral parts of the principal hospital facility. Medical – Office. A building used exclusively by physicians, dentists, and similar personnel for the treatment and examination of patients solely on an outpatient basis, provided that no over- night patients shall be kept on the premises. Medical - Outpatient and Urgent Care. Outpatient-only medical services that apply to medical issues whereby a patient requires more immediate attention or care than can be provided by an appointment with a family doctor or general practitioner. Emergency ambulance services may not be provided. 250

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