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Article 10: Definitions <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> Public st Area <br /> Land which contain blic or quasi-public uses such as state parks, researc ests or known <br /> archaeological or historica <br /> Public Safety Hazard and/or Nuis <br /> Anything, which is injurious to the safety or h o Orange County neighborhood, or any <br /> considerable number of persons, or u ully obstructs th passage or use, in the customary <br /> manner, of any navigable lake aver, bay, stream, canal, or base . <br /> Public Veh' r Areas <br /> Street * platted subdivision which are open for vehicular traffic and have been offered for ication to <br /> tp <br /> public <br /> y:and where the offer for dedication has not been accepted. <br /> Ca{PAI+na <br /> reation Sappace <br /> Exterio a propriately improved for common recreational use Part of total and liv y open space. <br /> Recreation Space io <br /> Recreation space ratio is the um square footage of open e in residential areas, suitable by <br /> location, size, shape, access and imp ments, require each square foot of gross land area. This <br /> area is a public or private exterior area impro ecreation of all residents, having a least dimension <br /> of 50 feet, and average dimension of 100 f and a ' imum area of 10,000 square feet. <br /> Recreation Vehicle <br /> A self-propelled or d vehicle, qualified to be licensed by the appropria to Agency, and is built on <br /> a single cha i , 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizonta ction, providing <br /> sho recreational living accommodations, designed primarily not for use as a perms dwelling, <br /> as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. <br /> Recreational P ility _ For Dr^f;+Facilities <br /> IRGludes uses GUGh as teRn'S Glubs, SWiM Glubs, FaGquet ball, squash GILAbs, p'tGh and Putt Geurses, <br /> amusement areas, bewaing allies, skat+ag,FiRks <br /> A use of property occurring indoors and/or outdoors providing recreational <br /> amenities, activities, or services Activities shall include, but not be limited to: <br /> sports played on a court amusement arcades bowling alleys skating rinks shooting ranges <br /> billiard and pool halls, paintball, rope climbing or obstacle courses go-kart or motor cross tracks <br /> exercise centers including aerobic and yoga studios, athletic facilities and gymnasiums.2 <br /> evel <br /> The portion of a structure ment that pared to the regulator�flood <br /> protection <br /> elevation to determine regulat ce. Fors ecial Flood Hazard Areas <br /> desi na the reference level is the top of the lowest floor. <br /> 26 Language within the definition was revised after the public hearing based on comments from the County <br /> Attorney's office in an attempt to make enforcement easier. <br /> 2' text added to address comments from the October 7, 2015 Planning Board meeting. <br /> 28 Bold Blue Underlined text represents a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's office after the <br /> Quarterly Public Hearing moving language previously found in Section 5.7.1 <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-32 <br />