Article 10: Definitions
<br /> Section 10.1: Definitions
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<br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-3
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<br />Adult Patron
<br />Any person who is physically present on the premises of a sexually oriented business and who is not an
<br />owner, employee, agent, subcontractor, or independent contractor of said business, or any entertainer or
<br />performer at said business.
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<br />Adult Video Store
<br />A commercial establishment that, as one of its principal business purposes, offers for sale or rental for
<br />any form of consideration any one or more of the following: books, magazines, periodicals or other printed
<br />matter, or photographs, films, motion picture, video tapes or cassettes, video reproductions, CD-ROMs,
<br />slides, or other visual representations which depict or describe specified sexual activities or specified
<br />anatomical areas; or any combination thereof.
<br />Agricultural Processing Facility, Community
<br />A facility utilized for the processing of produce and/or other commodities produced by no more than 5
<br />cooperative farm partners for the consumption of others (e.g. small canning operation); Activities shall
<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.
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