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Article 10 : Definitions <br /> Section 10 . 1 : Definitions <br /> School — Technical , Trade , and Skill Training <br /> Land use ( s ) engaged in offering a variety of technical , trade , continuing education , vocational and skills <br /> training . Includes facilities providing workforce education and college transfer academic programs and <br /> may include institutions that maintain athletic teams and offer on - site living accommodations ( i . e . <br /> dormitories ) but not approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction . <br /> S mi - Cutoff Fixture <br /> An tdoor fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner that it emits no more th 5 % of its light <br /> above e horizontal plane of the fixture , and no more than 20 % of its light ten de ees below the <br /> horizonta lane of the fixture . <br /> Septic , Off= Re <br /> An off - site system ' a wastewater system as defined in GS 130A- 334 ( 1 where any components of the <br /> systems serving two r more facilities are located on property other th the building lot that is under <br /> common ownership or ntrol . This approval does not apply to a wa I ewater system entirely contained on <br /> multiple adjoining lots or t cts of land under common ownership control which are considered a single <br /> system per GS 130A- 334 ( 1 and subject to permitting pursuan o 15A NCAC 18A A 938 (j ) . <br /> Septic System , Alternative <br /> Any approved ground absorption se ge treatment and isposal system other than an approved privy or <br /> an approved septic tank system . <br /> Septic Tank System <br /> A subsurface sanitary sewage system consisti of a septic tank and a subsurface disposal field . <br /> Setback <br /> Yard space other than a court unoccupi d and unobstru ed by any structure or portion of a structure <br /> from thirty inches above the general ound level of the gra ed lot upward , except as specifically provided <br /> in these regulations ; provided , how er , that fences and walls ay be permitted in any setback subject to <br /> height limitations established ge rally or for the district and , fur er provided that poles , posts and other <br /> customary accessories , ornam nts , furniture and landscaping sha e permitted in any setback if they do <br /> not constitute substantial im diments to free flow of light and air acr s the setback or violate provisions <br /> of these or other regulatio regarding visibility . <br /> Sexually Oriente Devices <br /> Any artificial or sim ated Specified Anatomical Area or other device or parapher lia that is designed <br /> principally for Sp cified Sexual Activities but shall not mean any contraceptive devi <br /> Sexually riented Business <br /> A busine which offers its customers or adult patrons any device , activity or demonstration epicting <br /> Specifi Sexual Activities , or which is intended to appeal to sexual interests , titillation or aro al of the <br /> cust er or adult patron . A sexually oriented business shall include an adult establishment as in CGS § <br /> 14- 02 . 10 ( 2 ) and , in addition , without limitation shall include : Adult Arcade , Adult Bookstore , Adult eo <br /> S ore , Adult Cabaret , Adult Motel , and Adult Escort Agency . <br /> Short Term Rental Small — Host Occupied : 319 <br /> A dwelling occupied by a host , which provides up to three guestrooms for up to one week of rental or <br /> lease . <br /> Short Term Rental Large — Host Occupied : <br /> 319 Consistent with direction from the BOCC and County' s Attorney office staff has combined existing overnight <br /> accommodation uses ( i . e . bed and breakfast, bed and breakfast inn , county inn , hotel / motel , tourist home , etc . ) <br /> into the following land use categories . <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 -45 <br />