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Article 10 : Definitions <br /> Section 10 . 1 : Definitions <br /> Re fitting <br /> Measur such as flood proofing , elevation , construction of small levees , and of modifications , taken <br /> on an existi building or its yard to protect it from flood damage . <br /> Riding Stable <br /> An establishment for boa ' ng , breeding , training or raising of h es , ponies , mules , and/or donkeys for a <br /> fee ; and/or rental of horses , ies , mules , and/or donkeys r riding , driving , and/or instruction . Exercise <br /> rings shall be considered access uses to a commer " stable . Smaller scale events , such as horse <br /> shows expected to generate less tha 0 traffic trip er day , may be held no more often than once per <br /> month . The operator of a commercial sta m reside on the property to ensure the continuous care of <br /> animals kept on the site . <br /> Riparian Area <br /> An area that is adjacent to a y of water . <br /> Riverine <br /> Relating to , for by , or resembling a river ( including tributaries ) , stre , brook , etc . <br /> Road <br /> Se treet . " <br /> Rooming House <br /> A host occupied dwelling unit build Rg or group of attaGhed or detaGhed buildiRgS Gentain ng , <br /> where individual rooms are rented out for occupancy for <br /> weekly or longer periods . Individual rooms do not contain kitchen or cooking facilities for occupant use .WL <br /> rentalswmth or wmthout board , for residents , as d * sfinquwshed from hotels and tournst hernes In WhaGh <br /> are nonnrally for daily or weeki ► periods and oGcupannV is by transients 39 <br /> Rurd uffer <br /> Land adjacen n urban or transition area that is rural in character and whic uld remain rural and <br /> not require urban ser <br /> Rural Community Activity Nod nd <br /> Land focused on designated road intersect " serve as a nodal crossroads for the surrounding <br /> rural community and is an appropri cation for any o ollowing : church , fire station , small post <br /> office , school , or other sim ' stitutional uses and one or more ercial uses . <br /> Rural ignated <br /> P erty that is not located in Urban Designated areas as defined in these definitions . <br /> Rural Guest EstabllshmentS315 <br /> n <br /> , <br /> er n. thP. P,A,I * gGP. ri 1r ;41 rpsdential an. tivi, t 0 e s, Rural guest establishments. A� eps § Gt of three subGategeries based <br /> are f6lrther defiRed below . <br /> Bed and Breakfast inn . A business operated * R a strHGWre whiGh is used primarily feF previdiRg <br /> 314 The difference between a Rooming House and a Short Term Rental is the duration of stay ( weekly or longer <br /> versus overnight ) . Note a Rooming House must also be host occupied ( i . e . the owner must live within the <br /> structure ) . Red Bold S +l� Underlined represents existing language being deleted from the definition . <br /> 31S Relocated and contained in the new definition of Short Term Rental . <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 - 43 <br />