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Article 10: Definitions 310 <br /> Section 10.1: Definitions <br /> Development, Multi-phase155 <br /> Ip the GE)Rto.,+Of„o�+o,� r r.h+� multi phase deyel.,nmon+,& A development containing 100 acres or <br /> more that(i) is submitted for site plan approval for construction to occur in more than one phase, and (ii) <br /> is subject to a master development plan with committed elements, including a requirement to offer land <br /> for public use as a condition of its master development plan approval. Note that"master development <br /> plan" is not the same as the master plan required as part of an MPD-CZ (Master Plan Development) <br /> application. On this context is not the same as the master plan required as part of an MPD CZ-fMaster <br /> Plan Development) n oposal/approva . <br /> al <br /> igitaI Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) <br /> T digital official map of a community, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(F A), <br /> on ich both the Special Flood Hazard Areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the co unity <br /> are de Bated. <br /> Direct Li t <br /> Light emitted i ectly from the lamp, off of the reflector diffuser, or through the refractor r diffuser lens, of <br /> a luminaire. <br /> Discharge <br /> The addition of any hum n-induced effluent either directly or indirectly to stat surface waters. <br /> Discharge, Domestic stewater <br /> Sewage, unprocessed industria wastewater, other domestic wastewa r, or any combination of these <br /> items. Domestic wastewater inclu s, but is not limited to, liquid wa a generated by domestic water <br /> using fixtures and appliances, from y residence, place of busin s, or place of public assembly, even if <br /> it contains no sewage. Examples of do estic wastewater in once-through non-contact cooling <br /> water, seafood packing facility discharge and wastewater fr restaurants. <br /> Discharge, Industrial <br /> The discharge of industrial process treated wast at or wastewater other than sewage. Stormwater <br /> shall not be considered to be an industrial wastew r unless it is contaminated with industrial <br /> wastewater. Industrial discharge includes: <br /> a) Wastewater resulting from any process f indu y or manufacture, or from the development of <br /> any natural resource; <br /> b) Wastewater resulting from proces s of trade or bu ' ess, including wastewater from <br /> laundromats and car washes, b not wastewater fro estaurants; or <br /> c) Wastewater discharged from municipal wastewater tre ment plant requiring a pretreatment <br /> program. <br /> Disposal <br /> The discharge, deposit, injec 'on, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of a solid waste into or on any <br /> land or water so that the s id waste or any constituent part of the solid wast ay enter the environment <br /> or be emitted into the air r discharged into any waters, including groundwater. <br /> Disposal, Was <br /> The use of water for disposal of sewage, industrial waste or other waste after approv treatment. <br /> Ditch <br /> A constru ed channel, other than a modified natural stream constructed for drainage purpose that is <br /> typical) dug through inter-stream divided areas. A ditch or canal may have flows that are peren I, <br /> inter ttent, or ephemeral and may exhibit hydrological and biological characteristics similar to per nial <br /> or' termittent streams. <br /> Dwelling, Multi-Family <br /> 155 Definition added due to new vesting rights in 160D. Definition is from the statutory definition. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-11 <br />