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Article 10: Definitions 181 <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> Ditch <br /> A constructed channel, other than a modified natural stream constructed for drainage purposes, that is <br /> typically dug through inter-stream divided areas. A ditch or canal may have flows that are perennial, <br /> intermittent, or ephemeral and may exhibit hydrological and biological characteristics similar to perennial <br /> or intermittent streams. <br /> Dwelling, Multi-Family <br /> A building or lot containing three or more dwelling units. <br /> Dwelling, Single Family <br /> A detached building containing one dwelling unit. <br /> Dwelling, Two Family <br /> A detached building containing two dwelling units (duplex). <br /> Dwelling Unit <br /> A room or group of rooms forming a single independent habitable unit with facilities used or intended to <br /> be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating by one family; for owner occupancy or for rental, lease or <br /> other occupancy on a weekly or longer basis, and containing independent cooking, sanitary and sleeping <br /> facilities. Units otherwise meeting this definition but occupied by transients on a rental or lease basis for <br /> periods of less than one week shall be construed to be lodging units. <br /> Mobile Homes and modular units are to be considered dwelling units under this definition. <br /> EA <br /> An Environmental Assessment. <br /> EA, Completed <br /> An Environmental Assessment that has been accepted by the Orange County Planning Department as <br /> technically acceptable for purposes of this Ordinance. <br /> EIS <br /> An Environmental Impact Statement. <br /> EIS, Completed <br /> An Environmental Impact Statement that has been accepted by the Orange County Planning Department <br /> as technically acceptable for the purpose of being transmitted to the State Clearinghouse or for being <br /> reviewed for adequacy by the Orange County Planning Department. <br /> Easement <br /> A grant of rights by a property owner to another individual, group or governmental unit to make limited <br /> use of a portion of real property for a specified purpose. <br /> Eating and Drinking Establishments <br /> Land uses providing for the consumption of food and/or drink to its clientele on or off site.2as <br /> Economic Development Activity Node <br /> Land in Transition areas of the County which has been specifically targeted for economic development <br /> activity consisting of light industrial, distribution, flex space, office, and service/retail uses. Such areas are <br /> located adjacent to interstate and major arterial highways, and subject to special design criteria and <br /> performance standards. Flex space typically includes one-story buildings designed, constructed, and <br /> marketed as suitable for use as offices but able to accommodate other uses; e.g., warehouse, showroom, <br /> manufacturing assembly or similar operations. <br /> 245 Originally there were examples of various eating and drinking establishments. These were eliminated as they <br /> were deemed to be unnecessary. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-12 <br />