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Article 10: Definitions 331 <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> f) Any commercial or other non-residential space. <br /> Residential Land Area <br /> All portions of a parcel or tract of land intended to support residential development of any classification <br /> (i.e. single-family, multi-family, etc), including accessory uses, and all land necessary to comply with the <br /> provisions of this Ordinance. With respect to subdivisions and Conditional District projects, this term shall <br /> be construed as including streets located entirely within the residential portion(s) of the development, <br /> common open space, lands accepted for dedication for public purposes, and accessory and commercial <br /> uses when developed as part of a mixed use development project. <br /> Residential Use <br /> A use of property characterized by the use of a structure(s)for habitation by an individual, family, or group <br /> of unrelated individuals. <br /> Resources Management Plan <br /> A document and map, submitted as a part of a Major Subdivision, Class A Special Use oerFRit appliGati n <br /> r a Major S bdi„'S'G , G Rdit;ORal n,S+r,Gt Atlas A,,,ond,,,ont with S PConditional District application, <br /> that sets forth, in detail, the location of and the proposed methods for: <br /> a) Protection of natural resources (i.e. habitat maintenance, existing vegetation, and mitigation of <br /> environmentally sensitive areas), <br /> b) Ownership and maintenance of open spaces (common open space, proposed conservation <br /> easements, and landscape buffers) <br /> c) Provision of services (solid waste management to include recycling, storm water management <br /> (temporary and permanent), irrigation systems to include the source of water, <br /> d) The handling of land clearing debris. <br /> Retail Use <br /> An establishment focused on selling goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or <br /> household consumption and the rendering of services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Sale of <br /> goods or merchandise can be completed either by direct on-site purchase or through the receipt of a <br /> request/order of an item that is mailed or picked up by the purchaser. Term includes the rental of <br /> durable/convenience goods, merchandise, and equipment. <br /> Retreat Center <br /> An assembly land use operated as a commercial activity_;165 <br /> Retrofitting <br /> Measures, such as flood proofing, elevation, construction of small levees, and other modifications, taken <br /> on an existing building or its yard to protect it from flood damage. <br /> Riding Stable <br /> An establishment for boarding, breeding, training or raising of horses, ponies, mules, and/or donkeys for a <br /> fee; and/or rental of horses, ponies, mules, and/or donkeys for riding, driving, and/or instruction. Exercise <br /> rings shall be considered accessory uses to a commercial stable. Smaller scale events, such as horse <br /> shows expected to generate less than 80 traffic trips per day, may be held no more often than once per <br /> month. The operator of a commercial stable may reside on the property to ensure the continuous care of <br /> animals kept on the site. <br /> Riparian Area <br /> An area that is adjacent to a body of water. <br /> Riverine <br /> Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river(including tributaries), stream, brook, etc. <br /> 165 Correct punctuation. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-39 <br />