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Article 10: Definitic
<br /> Section 10.1: Definitions
<br /> blic Bode
<br /> Any ••vernment or governmental agency of the Orange County, the State of North Carolina, o e
<br /> United : es of America.
<br /> 'ublic Intere Area
<br /> Land which contains . blic or quasi-public uses such as state parks, research •rests or known
<br /> archaeological or histori sites.
<br /> 'ublic Safety Hazard an• Nuisance
<br /> Anything, which is injurious to the sa : or health of an Oran.- County neighborhood, or any
<br /> considerable number of persons, or unla , ully obstructs t free passage or use, in the customary
<br /> manner, of any navigable lake, or river, bay, eam, c al, or basin.
<br /> Public Vehicular Areas
<br /> Street in a platted subdivision which are ..-n for vehicu . traffic and have been offered for dedication to
<br /> the public and where the offer for ded.•.tion has not been ac.-•ted.
<br /> Recreation Space
<br /> Exterior area appropriate . improved for common recreational use. Part • total and livability open space.
<br /> Recreation S• •ce Ratio
<br /> Recreation s•-ce ratio is the minimum square footage of open space in residential a =.s, suitable by
<br /> location, e, shape, access and improvements, required for each square foot of gross I.•• area. This
<br /> area a public or private exterior area improved for recreation of all residents, having a leas •imension
<br /> o 0 feet, and average dimension of 100 feet and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet.
<br /> Recreational Vehicle (RV)
<br /> A self-propelled or towed vehicle, qualified to be licensed by the appropriate State Agency, and is built on
<br /> a single chassis, 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection, providing
<br /> short term recreational living accommodations, designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling,
<br /> but as temporary living quarters (i.e., for 180 days or less)for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal
<br /> use.20
<br /> Recr- : 'onal Facilities
<br /> A use of property . curring indoors and/or outdoors providing recreational ameni , activities, or
<br /> services for compens. '.n. Activities shall include, but not be limited to: spo played on a court,
<br /> amusement arcades, bow -• alleys, skating rinks, shooting ranges, bi d and pool halls, paintball, rope
<br /> climbing or obstacle courses, g. ,art or motor cross tracks, exerci centers including aerobic and yoga
<br /> studios, athletic facilities, and gymn. •ums.
<br /> Reference level
<br /> The portion of a structure or other developm-• ha gust be compared to the regulatory flood protection
<br /> elevation to determine regulatory compl.-, ce. For struc . es within Special Flood Hazard Areas
<br /> designated as Zone AE, the refere.-- level is the top of the • est floor.
<br /> Regulatory flood • : ection elevation
<br /> The Base Flood El=..tion plus the Freeboard establishes this elevation. In •ecial Flood Hazard Areas
<br /> where Base F .•d Elevations have been determined, this elevation shall be the e Flood Elevation
<br /> plus two --t of freeboard.
<br /> ehabilitative Care Facility
<br /> 20 Language revised to simplify and avoid ambiguity consistent with recommendations from the County's Attorney
<br /> office to ensure legal sufficiency.
<br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-34
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