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Article 10 : Definitions <br /> Section 10 . 1 : Definitions <br /> A commercial activity, attracting at least 20 people at any given time , that typically oes not involve <br /> permanent structures , <br /> 321 Examples of special events are craft shows , small festivals , concerts , medical <br /> or veterinary clinics , and sites operated by businesses engaged in hosting outdoor social events such as <br /> picnics or receptions sponsored by a restaurant or caterer . <br /> Activities which are not included in this definition include : <br /> a) Events of a personal or non - profit , nature such as family reunions and church activities ; <br /> b) Farm - related or rural events such as horse shows , 4 - H events and auctions ; and <br /> c ) Fund - raising events for non - profit organizations . <br /> cial Flood Hazard Area ( SFHA) <br /> The laIx in the floodplain subject to a 1 % or greater chance of being flooded i any given year as <br /> determine in Section 1 . 1 . 3 of this Ordinance , as defined by the base floo levation . <br /> Special = Purpo Unit of Government <br /> Any special district or blic authority . <br /> Special Use <br /> A use which would not be appropri generally thr hout the zoning district or without special study , but <br /> which , if controlled as to number , area , cation relation to neighborhood , would be appropriate . Such <br /> uses which are listed as Special Uses in t rmitted Use Table , Section 5 . 2 , may be installed and <br /> operated only after approval by the Boar missioners or by the Board of Adjustment , as <br /> appropriate , subject to the general an pecific st ards . <br /> Specified Anatomical A as <br /> ( a) Less than com etely and opaquely covered hum ( i ) genitals , pubic region , ( ii ) buttocks , or <br /> ( iii ) breast ow a point immediately above the top o e areola ; or <br /> ( b ) Huma ale genitals in a discernibly turgid state , even if c pletely and opaquely covered . <br /> Specifie exual Activities <br /> Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal ; <br /> ( b ) Acts of human masturbation , sexual intercourse or sodomy ; or <br /> ( c ) Fondling or other erotic touchings of human genitals , pubic regions , buttocks or sts . <br /> Starch , Vegetable Fats , and Oils Manufacturing <br /> Establishments primarily engaged in creating a finished oil based product by : <br /> ( a ) Wet milling corn and vegetables ; <br /> ( b ) Crushing oilseeds and tree nuts ; <br /> ( c ) Refining and / or blending vegetable oils : <br /> ( d ) Manufacturing shortening and margarine ; apdor <br /> ( e ) Blending purchased animal fats with vegetable fats . 7322 <br /> f Construction <br /> Includes su I improvement , and means the date the building permit sued , provided the <br /> actual start of construc 1 , air , reconstruction , rehabilitation , n placement , or other <br /> improvement was within 180 days ermit date . T ual start means either the first placement of <br /> permanent construction of a structure ( inclu anufactured home ) on a site , such as the pouring of <br /> slabs or footings , installation of piles , uction of co or any work beyond the stage of <br /> excavation ; or the placemen manufactured home on a foun Permanent construction does not <br /> include land prepar , such as clearing , grading , and filling ; nor does it inc he installation of <br /> streets an alkways ; nor does it include excavation for a basement , footings , piers , ndations or <br /> t ction of temporary forms ; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory s , <br /> 321 Language moved to Article 5 . <br /> 322 Staff is recommending adding a definition of this new land use to ensure we properly reference all activities <br /> including within the category . <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 - 57 <br />