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Article 10: Definitions
<br /> Section 10.1: Definitions
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<br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-51
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<br />Special Event
<br />A commercial activity attracting at least 20 people at any given time, that typically does not involve
<br />permanent structures, and does not occur more frequently than seven days in a 30-day period or more
<br />than 50 days per year. Examples of special events are craft shows, small festivals, concerts, medical or
<br />veterinary clinics, and sites operated by businesses engaged in hosting outdoor social events such as
<br />picnics or receptions sponsored by a restaurant or caterer.
<br />Activities which are not included in this definition include:
<br />a) Events of a personal or non-profit, nature such as family reunions and church activities;
<br />b) Farm-related or rural events such as horse shows, 4-H events and auctions; and
<br />c) Fund-raising events for non-profit organizations.
<br />Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
<br />The land in the floodplain subject to a 1% or greater chance of being flooded in any given year as
<br />determined in Section 4.3 of this Ordinance, as defined by the base flood elevation. The mapped special
<br />flood hazard area approximates the base flood elevation.
<br />Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
<br />An overlay district establishing standards for development for properties within identified floodplains.
<br />Special-Purpose Unit of Government
<br />Any special district or public authority.
<br />Special Use
<br />A use which would not be appropriate generally throughout the zoning district or without special study, but
<br />which, if controlled as to number, area, location or relation to neighborhood, would be appropriate. Such
<br />uses which are listed as Special Uses in the Permitted Use Table, Section 5.2, may be installed and
<br />operated only after approval by the Board of Commissioners or by the Board of Adjustment, as
<br />appropriate, subject to the general and specific standards.
<br />Specified Anatomical Areas
<br />(a) Less than completely and opaquely covered human: (i) genitals, pubic region, (ii) buttocks, or (iii)
<br />female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or
<br />(b) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
<br />Specified Sexual Activities
<br />(a) Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
<br />(b) Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; or
<br />(c) Fondling or other erotic touchings of human genitals, pubic regions, buttocks or female breasts.
<br />Start of Construction
<br />Includes substantial improvement, and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the
<br />actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition placement, or other
<br />improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of
<br />permanent construction of a structure (including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of
<br />slabs or footings, installation of piles, construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of
<br />excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not
<br />include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of
<br />streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or
<br />the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings,
<br />such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a
<br />substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling,
<br />floor, or other structural part of the building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions
<br />of the building.
<br />State Agency
<br />Every department, agency, institution, public authority, board, commission, bureau, division, council,
<br />member of Council of State, or officer of the State government of the State of North Carolina.
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