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Article 10: Definitions 105
<br /> Section 10.1: Definitions
<br /> contained on multiple adjoining lots or tracts of land under common ownership or control which are
<br /> considered a single system per GS 130A-334(15) and subject to permitting pursuant to 15A NCAC
<br /> 18A .1938(j).
<br /> septic System, Alternative
<br /> Any approved ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal system other than an approved privy or
<br /> an approved septic tank system.
<br /> Septic Tank System
<br /> A subsurface sanitary sewage system consisting of a septic tank and a subsurface disposal field.
<br /> Setback
<br /> Yard space other than a court unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure
<br /> from thirty inches above the general ground level of the graded lot upward, except as specifically provided
<br /> in these regulations; provided, however, that fences and walls may be permitted in any setback subject to
<br /> height limitations established generally or for the district and, further provided that poles, posts and other
<br /> customary accessories, ornaments, furniture and landscaping shall be permitted in any setback if they do
<br /> not constitute substantial impediments to free flow of light and air across the setback or violate provisions
<br /> of these or other regulations regarding visibility.
<br /> Sexually Oriented Devices
<br /> Any artificial or simulated Specified Anatomical Area or other device or paraphernalia that is designed
<br /> principally for Specified Sexual Activities but shall not mean any contraceptive device.
<br /> Sexually Oriented Business
<br /> A business which offers its customers or adult patrons any device, activity or demonstration depicting
<br /> Specified Sexual Activities , or which is intended to appeal to sexual interests, titillation or arousal of the
<br /> customer or adult patron. A sexually oriented business shall include an adult establishment as in NCGS §
<br /> 14-202.10(2) and, in addition, without limitation shall include: Adult Arcade, Adult Bookstore, Adult Video
<br /> Store, Adult Cabaret, Adult Motel, and Adult Escort Agency.
<br /> Any letter, figure, character, mark, plane, point, marquee, design, poster, pictorial, picture, stroke, stripe,
<br /> line, trademark, reading matter, or illuminated surface which is constructed, placed, attached, painted,
<br /> erected, fastened or manufactured in any manner so that the same shall be used for the attraction of the
<br /> public to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, or
<br /> merchandise, which are displayed in any manner, including out-of-doors.
<br /> Sign, Abandoned
<br /> A sign for which no legal owner can be found or any sign face or sign structure that advertises a business
<br /> not conducted on the premises for over 90 days. In making the determination that a sign advertises a
<br /> business no longer being conducted, the Planning Director shall consider the following: the existence or
<br /> absence of a current occupational license, utility service deposit, or account; use of the premises; and
<br /> relocation of the business.
<br /> Abandoned Sign shall also include the following:
<br /> Through age and/or obsolescence a sign that no longer conforms to structural or maintenance
<br /> specifications of Section 6.12, or
<br /> Any pole, pylon, or structure expressly installed for the purpose of affixing a sign that bears no
<br /> sign or copy.
<br /> sign, Advertiser
<br /> Any person who is a lessee or owner of a sign, an agent of same, or anyone that has beneficial use of a
<br /> sign.
<br /> Sign, Advertising Display Area
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