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Article 10: Definitions 313 <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> Phase of Grading <br /> One of two types of grading: rough or fine. <br /> Photovoltaic (PV) <br /> Technology that converts light directly into electricity. <br /> Place of Worship <br /> An assembly land use primarily providing meeting areas for the support of religious activities, services, <br /> and study. The term includes, but it's not limited to: church, temple, mosque, and synagogue. <br /> Portable Building <br /> A building not intended for residential use consisting of one or more modules constructed off the ultimate <br /> site of use and transported to that site. <br /> Post-FIRM <br /> Development for which construction started on or after March 16, 1981. <br /> Pre-FIRM <br /> Development for which construction started before March 16, 1981. <br /> Premises <br /> A parcel of land with its appurtenances and buildings which, because of its unity of use, may be regarded <br /> as a unit of real estate. <br /> Principally Above Ground Structure <br /> A structure whereby at least 51% of the actual cash value of the structure is located above ground. <br /> Principal Structure <br /> Any building or other structure occupied or used for the purpose of conducting the principal use of the <br /> property. <br /> Principal Use <br /> A use which falls under one of the categories listed in the Table of Permitted Uses, which is the primary <br /> and chief purpose for which a lot is used. <br /> Professional Services <br /> Establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. <br /> Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: accountants, architects, attorneys, dentists, <br /> doctors, engineers, real estate agents, and veterinarians. <br /> Public Body <br /> Any government or governmental agency of the Orange County, the State of North Carolina, or the <br /> United States of America. <br /> Public Hearing <br /> A hearing opened at any regular meeting of either the Board of County Commissioners to solicit public <br /> comment on a proposed legislative decision or the Beard Gf Adjustments.164 <br /> Public Interest Area <br /> 164 The term "evidentiary hearing" is now used for quasi-judicial matters,which are proposed to be heard only by <br /> the Board of Adjustment. Statutes now use the term "legislative hearing"for the former term"public hearing" but <br /> staff is not suggesting the term "public hearing" be replaced in the UDO because of the potential confusion it <br /> would cause among the public. The term "regular" is no longer used for BOCC meetings due to statutory <br /> definitions. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-36 <br />