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Article 10 : Definitions <br /> Section 10 . 1 : Definitions <br /> ffer <br /> A s eening device used to moderate the adverse impacts of one land use upon anoth Buffers may <br /> inclu walls , hedges , landscaped areas , berms , additional setbacks , or combinatio of the above . <br /> Buffer , rmwater <br /> A natural or v etated area through which stormwater runoff flows in a diffuse anner so that the runoff <br /> does not becom channelized and which provides for infiltration of the runof and filtering of pollutants . <br /> Building Definite ns <br /> ( See Structure , Structu I Alterations , Mobile Home , Recreational Ve cle . ) <br /> Building Height <br /> The vertical distance measure rom the mean elevation of the roposed or completed finished grade at <br /> the front of the building to the hig st point of the roof for fla oofs , to the deck lines of mansard roofs , <br /> and to the mean height between ea s and ridge for gable ip and gambrel roofs . <br /> Building Measurement Definitio s: <br /> ( See Building Height , Story , Residential Flo r Area , ength of Wall . ) <br /> Built- Upon Area <br /> That portion of a development project that is ver by impervious or partially impervious cover including <br /> buildings , pavement , gravel areas ( e . g . roa s , parkin lots , paths ) , recreation facilities ( e . g . tennis courts ) <br /> etc . ( Note : Wooden slatted decks and th ater area o swimming pool are considered pervious . ) <br /> Building Wall <br /> Any vertical surface of a building o structure ( other than a pitc d roof ) that is integral to and could <br /> reasonably be constructed as p of the architecture of the builds when a sign ( s ) are not being <br /> contemplated . Examples of b ' ding walls include but are not limite o : awnings , canopies , marquees , <br /> the vertical portion of gable ofs , parapets , mechanical penthouses , c . <br /> Camp <br /> A recreation use whic may include locations for tents , cabins , or other recre ' onal sleeping structures , <br /> but would not inclu mobile homes or recreation vehicles . A camp may be ow d by a profit or not - for- <br /> profit corporation <br /> Canal <br /> See " Ditch ' <br /> Can y , Service Station <br /> A st cture made of metal , aluminum , or other material intended to be free standing or affixed to <br /> b ' ding that serves as an overhang intended to shield persons from the elements while using the s rvice <br /> ation . <br /> Center in a Residence for 3 to 12 Chind <br /> Use type located within Aa residence I R whiGhoffering temporaryGhold care to clients , including children , <br /> adolescents , and adults . for no more than eight hours in a 24 hour period is provided which is located on <br /> rp <br /> Ghil & eRa pHbl ! G state maiRtaiRed read , and. vVhirOh FGVhdeS Ghild Gare fGr mGre thaR three but no more thaR 12 <br /> e Use <br /> For purpose of this Or in rm shall mean the vacan ntinuation , or abandonment of the <br /> use of a structure or parcel of property . u e considered ceased if the use is being <br /> marketed for sale or other forms yance and documen ch activities is provided . <br /> C <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 - 5 <br />