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Non - Residential Land Area - Non - residential land area shall be construed as all land <br />for non - residential development and related uses, including open space, within the <br />district in the case of locations which are controlled by these regulations. <br />Non - residential land area shall not be construed to include lands not beneficial to non- <br />residential use due to location or character, or areas used predominantly for <br />residential purposes. <br />Nursing Home - A facility, licensed by the appropriate state agency for the care of <br />aged or infirmed individuals, that meet the requirements set forth in this ordinance. <br />Amended <br />9116/03 Open Burning Of Trees, Limbs, Stumps And Construction Debris Associated <br />With The Permitted Activity -- shall be defined to be the disposal of limbs, stumps <br />and construction debris associated with the permitted activity by means of outdoor <br />fires. <br />Amended <br />10/13/99 Open Space - (flexible development) "Primary Conservation Areas" and "Secondary <br />Conservation Areas ", as defined in Section IV-B-1 0, C.2 of the Orange County <br />Subdivision Regulations, which are preserved through conservation easements or <br />other restrictions in a flexible development subdivision. <br />Amended <br />10/13/99 Open Space - (land use intensity) 1) Open space is the total horizontal area of <br />uncovered open space plus half the total horizontal area of covered open space <br />subject to limitations set forth below. 2) Uncovered open space is total gross <br />residential land area not covered by buildings, plus open exterior balconies and roof <br />areas improved as recreation space. 3) Covered open space is usable open space <br />closed to the sky, but having two clear unobstructed open or partially open sides. <br />Partially open sides is to be construed as fifty percent or more. Examples of covered <br />space are covered balconies, covered portions of improved roof areas, or space under <br />buildings supported on columns or posts or cantilevered. The square footage <br />countable as covered open space. shall not exceed the square footage of the open <br />space sides. <br />Open Space Measurement - (See Lot Line, Lot Line Front, Lot Line Rear, Lot Line <br />Side, Open Side, Open Space Front, Open Space Rear.) <br />Open Space Ratio - The minimum square footage of open space required for each <br />square foot of floor area. This area includes parking and vehicular access areas and <br />it can also include balconies, and roofs improved for recreation. <br />Outdoor Advertising Industry - The organizations that provide outdoor displays or <br />display space on a lease or rental basis. <br />Package Treatment Plant - Privately owned and operated sewage treatment facility. <br />These plants are prefabricated by the manufacturer and delivered as completed units <br />to the clients. <br />Parking Deck - A special structure of two or more levels designed to be used for the <br />temporary storage of motor vehicles. <br />22 -23 <br />