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Article 10: Definitions 316 <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.152 <br /> Commercial Transition Activity Node Land <br /> Land designated in the Comprehensive Plan as being153 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 /> 152 Staff is suggesting that it be more clear that this type of designation comes from the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 153 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 />