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Article 10: Definitions <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-34 <br /> <br />Pedestrian/Landscape Ratio <br />This is the minimum square footage of pedestrian access and landscaped areas in a non-residential <br />development for each square foot of gross land area. <br />Pedestrian/Landscaped Space <br />Pedestrian/landscaped space is part of total open space appropriately improved and located as outdoor <br />space for pedestrian use and for aesthetic appeal. Such space includes lawns and other landscaped <br />areas, walkways, paved terraces and sitting areas. Such space shall not be used for vehicles except for <br />incidental service, maintenance or emergency actions. <br />Personal Services <br />An establishment engaged in providing services generally involving the care of the person (e.g. <br />hairdresser, tailor). <br />Phase of Grading <br />One of two types of grading: rough or fine. <br />Photovoltaic (PV) <br />Technology that converts light directly into electricity. <br />Portable Building <br />A building not intended for residential use consisting of one or more modules constructed off the ultimate <br />site of use and transported to that site. <br />Post-FIRM <br />Development for which construction started on or after March 16, 1981. <br />Pre-FIRM <br />Development for which construction started before March 16, 1981. <br /> <br />Pre-school <br />A class or program for children preceding kindergarten or other compulsory educational activities <br />provided by elementary schools. The term is synonymous with nursery school or pre-kindergarten. The <br />activity is currently listed as part of the School, Prepatory land use as contained within the Adult and Child <br />Care and Educational Facilities land use category. <br />Premises <br />A parcel of land with its appurtenances and buildings which, because of its unity of use, may be regarded <br />as a unit of real estate. <br />Principally Above Ground Structure <br />A structure whereby at least 51% of the actual cash value of the structure is located above ground. <br />Principal Structure <br />Any building or other structure occupied or used for the purpose of conducting the principal use of the <br />property. <br />Principal Use <br />A use which falls under one of the categories listed in the Table of Permitted Uses, which is the primary <br />and chief purpose for which a lot is used. <br />Professional Services <br />Establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. <br />Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: accountants, architects, attorneys, dentists, <br />doctors, engineers, real estate agents, and veterinarians. <br /> 192