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Article 10 : Definitions <br /> Section 10 . 1 : Definitions <br /> N <br /> , Minor , State Watershed Management <br /> from the minimum statewide water supply watershed protection rules that resu in a <br /> by a factor of up to 10 % of any management requirement under the low den " y requirement . <br /> Variance , jor , State Watershed Management <br /> A variance from e statewide water supply watershed regulations that results i the relaxation by a factor <br /> greater than 10 % o ny management requirement under the low density op ' n or the relaxation of any <br /> management require nt that applies to a development project requiring nstruction of a BMP . <br /> Vehicle Trip <br /> A vehicle trip occurs when one ehicle travels from a point of on to a point of destination . <br /> Vested Right <br /> The right to undertake and complete the evelopment of property under the terms and conditions of an <br /> approved Site Specific Development Plan , ovided , h ever , failure to abide by such terms and <br /> conditions shall result in a forfeiture of veste hts he vested right is attached to and runs with the <br /> applicable property and may be exercised by su ssors to the original landowner . <br /> The period during which a vested right is in aff t be extended by amendments or modifications to <br /> the Site Specific Development Plan . An ap cation fo n amendment or modification to an approved <br /> Site Specific Development Plan shall bet ated as a ne pplication . <br /> Once established , a vested right super des any zoning ac " n which would affect with the type and <br /> intensity of use approved in the Site pecific Development Pla EXCEPT : <br /> a) Upon written consent of t landowner ; <br /> b ) Upon findings , after a lic hearing , that if the developmen were to proceed , natural or man - <br /> made hazards woul ose a serious threat to the public health , afety and welfare ; <br /> c ) To the extent that e landowner is compensated for costs and e enses other than loss of <br /> property value ; <br /> d ) Upon findin , after a public hearing , that the applicant or his/ her repre ntative ( s ) intentionally <br /> supplied i ccurate or misleading information which led to the approval o he project ; or <br /> e ) Upon fi ings , after a public hearing , that a change in a State or Federal la r regulation <br /> precl es development of the project as approved . <br /> Vesting of ' ghts does not preclude the application of overlay zoning districts which impos dditional <br /> regulati s , provided that the regulations are applicable to all property subject to this Ordina e , and the <br /> allow le type and intensity of use is not affected . <br /> T vested right terminates at the end of the approved vesting period for buildings and uses for whi <br /> Wild permits have not been issued . Building permits do not expire during the approved vesting per d . <br /> Veterinary Clinic <br /> A facility staffed by at least one licensed veterinarian for the care and treatment of large and/or small <br /> animals not involving overnight care . <br /> as �inrrirnntalr uses , 32 <br /> VeterinaryGlinin mn e128 <br /> treatment of aRlmais OR need n�d ' Gal or s urinal atteRtinn <br /> Veterinary Hospital <br /> A facility staffed by at least one licensed veterinarian for the specialized treatment of large and/or small <br /> animals , which may involve overnight care . Saud fanilities may provide nrnnrnnnGy Med Gal serViGes <br /> during and outside of normal business hours . Overninht. n. ;are may be provided when it is <br /> nnnn sary for the mnrlinal treatment of the onimol 329 <br /> 327 Modification of existing definition . Red Bold StriLnthrn � t., b Underlined text being eliminated as unnecessary . <br /> Such activities are considered customary accessory uses to a vet clinic and do not need to be singled out in the <br /> definition . <br /> 328 Use was eliminated as part of this amendment process . <br /> 329 Modification of existing definition . Red Bold Strikpthri+ frtl+ Underlined text being eliminated as unnecessary . <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 - 68 <br />