101-2-16 O Definitions Open

space. The term "open space" means an area which offers amenities such as, but not limited to, undeveloped land, trails, parks, and associated facilities, open space may be owned publically and/or privately. Open space, common area. The term "common area open space" means open space within or related to a development which is owned in common by the owner's association and is designed, maintained, and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of the development. Open space, conservation. The phrase "conservation open space" means an undisturbed, public or private use, area that is undeveloped and permanently preserved in order to maintain scenic qualities and habitat values. Conservation open space is intended to preserve natural resources and/or to buffer natural areas including open or wooded lands, wetlands, lakes and watercourses. Typical conservation open space uses and/or designations include: vacant land, scenic viewsheds, agriculture, watershed protection zones, groundwater recharge areas, wildlife habitat and non-motorized trails/pathways including associated maintenance and signage. Open space easement, common area. The phrase "common area open space easement" means a required right of use easement granted to the county on and over land designated as common area open space in a master planned development, planned residential unit development, or similar type of planned development, which guarantees to the county that the designated common area open space is permanently reserved for access, parking, recreation, and open green space purposes, in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the approval authority at the time of the development's approval, or as such plans are amended from time to time. Ordinary high water mark. The term "ordinary high water mark" means the line on the bank to which the high water ordinarily rises annually in season as indicated by changes in the characteristics of the surrounding areas. Where the ordinary high water mark cannot be found, the top of the channel bank shall be substituted. Outdoor Storage. The term "outdoor storage" means items for sale, storage, or display outside a completely enclosed building for a period greater than 24 hours, which are for or associated with a commercial or manufacturing use, or are stored at a commercial or manufacturing facility. Overlay zone. The term "overlay zone" means a zone that overlays and encompasses one or more underlying zones, and which applies additional requirements or special regulations beyond those applicable in the underlying zone or zones. These additional requirements or special regulations shall take precedence over the provisions of the underlying zone.