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98 <br /> APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY <br /> Key Terms <br /> [Note: The glossary will be finalized in a Green infrastructure: Used to refer to <br /> future version after all key terms that the value and role of open space and <br /> should be included have been identified.] ecosystem services broadly but is now <br /> often used in a narrower sense focusing on <br /> Accessory Dwelling Unit:A residential nature-based approaches to stormwater <br /> dwelling unit, but not a mobile home, management. <br /> located on the same lot as a single-family <br /> dwelling unit,either within the same Sustainable development: development <br /> that maintains or enhances economic <br /> building as the single-family dwelling unit <br /> or in a detached building. opportunity and community well-being <br /> while protecting and restoring the <br /> Open space: Any land or area,the natural environment upon which people <br /> reservation of which in its present use and economies depend. Sustainable <br /> could: (1) conserve and enhance natural development meets the needs of the <br /> or scenic resources; or(2) protect present without compromising the ability <br /> streams or water supply;or(3) promote of future generations to meet their own <br /> conservation of soils,wetlands, beaches, needs. <br /> or tidal marshes; or(4) enhance the value Water Supply Watershed Critical Area, <br /> to the public of abutting or neighboring <br /> parks,forests,wildlife preserves, nature County Designated:The land area within <br /> reservations, or sanctuaries;or(5) enhance one-half mile of the normal pool elevation <br /> recreation opportunities. (or designated elevation) of an existing <br /> Class I I water supply reservoir,or the <br /> Sprawl: Low-density land-use patterns ridgeline of the watershed,whichever is <br /> that are automobile-dependent,energy less;and the land area within one-half <br /> and land consumptive,and require a very mile of the normal pool elevation (or <br /> high ratio of road surface to development designated elevation) of a proposed water <br /> served. supply reservoir designated for protection, <br /> or the ridgeline of the watershed, <br /> Conservation Subdivision: Also called a whichever is less.and the area within one- <br /> flexible subdivision;A subdivision in which half mile of streams flowing into Class <br /> greater flexibility and design creativity reservoirs,as designated for protection <br /> is encouraged and allowed to preserve within this Ordinance. <br /> agricultural and forestry lands, natural and <br /> cultural features,and rural community Water Supply Watershed Critical Area, <br /> character that might otherwise be lost State Required:The land area within one- <br /> through conventional development half mile of the normal pool elevation of <br /> approaches. water supply reservoirs in which an intake <br /> is located (i.e., Class I reservoirs), or the <br /> ridgeline of the watershed,whichever is <br /> less. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY LAND USE PLAN 2050 95 <br />