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316 <br /> Article 10: Definitions <br /> Section 10.1:Definitions <br /> A building or lot containing three or more dwelling units. <br /> Dwelling, Single Family <br /> A detached building containing one dwelling unit. <br /> Dwelling, Two Family <br /> A detached building containing two dwelling units(duplex). <br /> Dwelling Unit <br /> facilities. Units otherwise meeting this definition but occupied by transients on a rental or lease base <br /> other OGG61panGy en a weekly or longer basis,and GGntaiRing independent GGekiRg,sanitary and sleepil4q perieds f lens than o week shall be GGRSt.ued to be ledging, n'ts A single unit providing complete, <br /> independent living facilities for one or more persons,including permanent provisions for living,sleeping, <br /> eating,cooking,and sanitation.' <br /> Mobile Homes and modular units are to be considered dwelling units under this definition. <br /> EA <br /> An Environmental Assessment. <br /> EA, Completed <br /> An Environmental Assessment that has been accepted by the Orange County Planning Department as <br /> technically acceptable for purposes of this Ordinance. <br /> EIS <br /> An Environmental Impact Statement. <br /> EIS, Completed <br /> An Environmental Impact Statement that has been accepted by the Orange County Planning Department <br /> as technically acceptable for the purpose of being transmitted to the State Clearinghouse or for being <br /> reviewed for adequacy by the Orange County Planning Department. <br /> Easement <br /> A grant of rights by a property owner to another individual,group or governmental unit to make limited <br /> use of a portion of real property for a specified purpose. <br /> Eating and Drinking Establishments <br /> Land uses providing for the consumption of food and/or drink to its clientele on or off site, <br /> Economic Development Activity Node <br /> Land in Transition areas Areas of the County,as designated in the Comprehensive Plan.166 which has <br /> been specifically targeted for economic development activity consisting of light industrial,distribution,flex <br /> space,office,and service/retail uses.Such areas are located adjacent to interstate and major arterial <br /> highways,and subject to special design criteria and performance standards. Flex space typically includes <br /> one-story buildings designed,constructed,and marketed as suitable for use as offices but able to <br /> accommodate other uses;e.g.,warehouse,showroom,manufacturing assembly or similar operations. <br /> Efficiency Apartment <br /> An additional dwelling unit accessory to a single family residence meeting the development criteria <br /> outlined within this Ordinance. <br /> Elevated Building <br /> 165 Definition from the NC Building Code,to which local ordinances are now required to conform. <br /> 166 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 10-12 <br />