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110 Article 10: Definitions
<br /> Section 10.1:Definitions
<br /> Obstruction
<br /> Includes, but is not limited to, any dam,wall,wharf, embankment, levee, dike,pile, abutment,protection,
<br /> excavation,channelization, bridge,conduit,culvert, building,wire,fence, rock, gravel, refuse,fill,
<br /> structure,vegetation or other material in, along, across, or projecting into any watercourse,which may
<br /> alter, impede,retard,or change the direction and/or velocity of the flow of water, or due to its location, its
<br /> propensity to snare or collect debris carried by the flow of water, or its likelihood of being carried
<br /> downstream.
<br /> Office Use
<br /> A use of property for professional and clerical activities associated with the operation of a business.
<br /> Offices & Personal Services, Class I
<br /> Offices and personal services that attract few customers or clients on premises other than employees,
<br /> generate low traffic volumes(< 100 trips/day), and have no adverse impacts beyond the space occupied
<br /> by the building.
<br /> Offices & Personal Services, Class 2
<br /> Offices and personal services that generate medium traffic volumes (100-400 trips/day), and have no
<br /> adverse impacts beyond the lot boundaries.
<br /> Offices & Personal Services, Class 3
<br /> Offices and personal services that generate high traffic volumes(>400 trips/day),and have no adverse
<br /> impacts beyond the zoning district boundary.
<br /> Open Burning Of Trees, Limbs, Stumps And Construction Debris Associated With
<br /> The Permitted Activity
<br /> The disposal of limbs,stumps and construction debris associated with the permitted activity by means of
<br /> outdoor fires.
<br /> Open Space - (flexible development)
<br /> "Primary Conservation Areas"and"Secondary Conservation Areas",as defined in Section 7.13,which
<br /> are preserved through conservation easements or other restrictions in a flexible development subdivision.
<br /> Open Space -(land use intensity)
<br /> A. Open space is the total horizontal area of uncovered open space plus half the total horizontal
<br /> area of covered open space subject to limitations set forth below.
<br /> B. Uncovered open space is total gross fssk1e;4---4130 land area not covered by buildings, plus open
<br /> exterior balconies and roof areas improved as recreation space.
<br /> C. Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, but having two clear unobstructed
<br /> open or partially open sides. Partially open sides is to be construed as 50%or more. Examples
<br /> of covered 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 countable as
<br /> covered open space shall not exceed the square footage of the open space sides.
<br /> Open Space Ratio
<br /> The minimum square footage of open space required for each square foot of gross land area. This area
<br /> includes parking and vehicular access areas and it can also include balconies, and roofs improved for
<br /> recreation.
<br /> Outdoor Advertising Industry
<br /> The organizations that provide outdoor displays or display space on a lease or rental basis.
<br /> Outdoor Lighting, Cutoff Fixture
<br /> 130 The"land use intensity"system is applicable to both residential and non-residential uses/projects so having the
<br /> word"residential"here is incorrect.
<br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-27
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