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311 <br /> Article 10: Definitions <br /> Section 10.1:Definitions <br /> commercial uses;manufacturing and other industrial uses;office and limited(not to exceed 25%of any <br /> Node)higher density residential uses.161 <br /> Commercial Transition Activity Node Land <br /> Land designated in the Comprehensive Plan as being162 focused on designated road intersections within <br /> either a 10-or 20-year Ttransition Aarea that is appropriate for retail and other commercial uses. <br /> Common Area <br /> A portion of a development not attributed to an individual lot or owner that is designed for the common <br /> usage of the subdivision or development.These areas include Common Open Spaces,entry features, <br /> subdivision facilities,mail kiosks,sidewalks,parking lots,and walkways.Construction and maintenance of <br /> such areas is the responsibility of the homeowner'/property owners'association. <br /> Common Open Space <br /> Privately held land area set aside,dedicated,owned,and maintained for common use,access,and <br /> enjoyment of multiple owners.This type of open space is held within a defined lot or a defined easement <br /> area. It may be either restricted to the owners via homeowner'/property owners'association(HOA/POA), <br /> or open to others as specified by the association. <br /> • Primary Open Space <br /> These areas have sensitive environmental features and/or significant cultural resource areas,which <br /> may make them legally or practically unbuildable.These areas are reserved for passive uses(e.g., <br /> forests,pastures,meadows)and low impact active uses(e.g.,trails,natural observation). <br /> • Secondary Open Space <br /> Secondary Open Space Areas have fewer restrictions with regard to location,allow more flexibility to <br /> improve overall open space design,and have more active uses(e.g.,community gardens, <br /> playgrounds). <br /> • Active Open Space <br /> A subset or category of open space that defines the type and/or intensity of its use.Active areas are <br /> typically built areas and most often contain equipment and/or infrastructure.They are also frequently <br /> used by the residents.Examples include:trails,community gardens,and recreation fields,plays <br /> areas,pocket parks,and ball courts. <br /> • Passive Open Space <br /> A subset or category of open space that defines the type and/or intensity of its use. Passive areas are <br /> typically undisturbed,conserved areas that have little to no direct physical human interaction within <br /> that portion of the open space. <br /> • Utility Open Space <br /> A subset or category of open space that defines the type and/or intensity of its use. Utility areas are <br /> typically open but contain public and/or private utilities and services. Examples include utility lines or <br /> easements(e.g.,water,sewer,gas,power),septic drain fields,and repair areas.Additional recreation <br /> use of these areas is typically limited based on the type of utility requirements that are in place. <br /> Community Center <br /> An assembly land use operated by a non-profit group,offering social,recreational,or educational <br /> activities as a non-commercial activity. <br /> Community Farmers' Market <br /> 161 Staff is suggesting that it be more clear that this type of designation comes from the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 162 Staff is suggesting that it be more clear that this type of designation comes from the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-7 <br />