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Article 10: Definitions <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-3 <br /> <br />include, but may not be limited to, canning, dehydrations, washing, cutting or basic preparation of raw <br />produce but does not include processing of live animals (see Meat Processing Facility). May include <br />accessory retail sales of products processed on-site. <br />Agricultural Processing Facility <br />A facility utilized for the processing and packaging of produce and/or other commodities for transport to <br />off-site wholesale or retail establishments. Facilities may be utilized by farm-based producers, <br />restaurateurs, caterers, food entrepreneurs, and the like. Activities shall include, but may not be limited to, <br />canning, dehydrations, washing, cutting or basic preparation of raw produce prior to shipment but does <br />not include processing of live animals (see Meat Processing Facility). May include accessory retail sales <br />of products processed on-site. <br />Agricultural Services <br />Commercial activities offering goods and services which support production of agricultural products or <br />processing of those products to make them marketable. Examples include, but are not limited to, soil <br />preparation, animal and farm management, landscaping and horticultural services, specialized <br />commercial horticulture, specialized animal husbandry, biocide services, retail sales of farm/garden <br />products, supplies and equipment, equipment rental and repair service, tack shop, farrier, blacksmith, <br />welding shops, facilities for animal shows, animal sales and auctions, agriculture-based clubs/meeting <br />halls, storage of agricultural supplies and products, and processing plants for agricultural products <br />including wineries and canneries. <br />Agricultural Water Uses <br />The use of waters for stock watering, irrigation and other farm purposes. <br />Agritourism <br />A business directly related or incidental to agricultural activities occurring on the bona fide farm on which <br />it is located and conducted for the enjoyment or education of the public. <br />Airport (Heliport: S.T.O.L. Port), Air Carrier <br />A public airport served by a certified air carrier. This includes any runways, land areas or other facilities <br />designed or used for landing, taking off, processing passengers or cargo. <br />Airport, Commuter Service (Heliport: S.T.O.L. Port) <br />A public airport, not served by a certified air carrier, but is served by one or more commuter airlines which <br />enplaned 2500 or more passengers in the preceding calendar year. <br />Airport, General Aviation (Heliport: S.T.O.L. Port) <br />A public airport serving aviation other than airlines. This includes any runway, land area, or other facility <br />designed or used for the landing and taking off of small aircraft. <br />Anchoring <br />The fastening of the mobile home to its mobile home stand in order to prevent upset or damage due to <br />wind, erosion, flooding, or other natural forces. <br />Apparel Manufacutring, Assembly, and Processing <br />Establishments involving the cutting, sewing, and manufacture of garments in establishments that first <br />knit fabric and then cut and sew the fabric into ready-to-wear or custom apparel. <br />Appeal <br />A request from a review of an administrative interpretation of any provision of this Ordinance by the Board <br />of Adjustment. <br />Applicator <br /> 262