Agenda - 05-04-2021; 5-b - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments

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Article 10: Definitions 306 Section 10.1: Definitions commercial uses; manufacturing and other industrial uses; office and limited (not to exceed 25% of any Node) higher density residential uses.152 Commercial Transition Activity Node Land Land designated in the Comprehensive Plan as being153 focused on designated road intersections within either a 10-or 20-year Ttransition Aarea that is appropriate for retail and other commercial uses. Common Area A portion of a development not attributed to an individual lot or owner that is designed for the commo age of the subdivision or development. These areas include Common Open Spaces, entry featur, s, su ivision facilities, mail kiosks, sidewalks, parking lots, and walkways. Construction and maint ance of such eas is the responsibility of the homeowner'/property owners' association. Commo Open Space Privately hel and area set aside, dedicated, owned, and maintained for common use ccess, and enjoyment of m tiple owners. This type of open space is held within a defined lot or defined easement area. It may be ei er restricted to the owners via homeowner'/property owners' a ociation (HOA/POA), or open to others as ecified by the association. • Primary Open pace These areas have sensi ' e environmental features and/or significa cultural resource areas, which may make them legally or actically unbuildable. These areas a reserved for passive uses (e.g., forests, pastures, meadows) d low impact active uses (e.g., ails, natural observation). • Secondary Open Space Secondary Open Space Areas have wer restrictions ith regard to location, allow more flexibility to improve overall open space design, an ave more ctive uses (e.g., community gardens, playgrounds). • Active Open Space A subset or category of open space that d ines t type and/or intensity of its use. Active areas are typically built areas and most often con in equipme and/or infrastructure. They are also frequently used by the residents. Examples incl e: trails, comm ity gardens, and recreation fields, plays areas, pocket parks, and ball court . • Passive Open Spac A subset or category of op space that defines the type and/or i ensity of its use. Passive areas are typically undisturbed, co erved areas that have little to no direct p sical human interaction within that portion of the ope space. • Utility Op Space A subset or c gory of open space that defines the type and/or intensity of its se. Utility areas are typically op but contain public and/or private utilities and services. Examples i lude utility lines or easemen (e.g., water, sewer, gas, power), septic drain fields, and repair areas. A ditional recreation use of ese areas is typically limited based on the type of utility requirements that ar in place. Co unity Center An ssembly land use operated by a non-profit group, offering social, recreational, or educationa ivities as a non-commercial activity. Community Farmers' Market 152 Staff is suggesting that it be more clear that this type of designation comes from the Comprehensive Plan. 153 Staff is suggesting that it be more clear that this type of designation comes from the Comprehensive Plan. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-7