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Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance <br />Chapter 2 -Rules of Construction and Definitions <br />AIRPORT, COMMERCIAL - Any public airport including terminal buildings, towers, runways, <br />and other facilities directly pertaining to the operation of the airport. <br />AIRSTRIP - An area of land or water on private property used by the owner or his lessee for <br />the landing and takeoff of aircraft. <br />ALLEY - Any public space or thoroughfare 20 feet wide or less which has been dedicated or <br />deeded for public use. <br />ALTER, ALTERATION - Any change or modification in construction or occupancy. <br />AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY - A facility designed for the provision of an ambulatory <br />surgical program. An ambulatory surgical facility serves patients who require local, regional <br />or general anesthesia and a period of post- operative observation. An ambulatory surgical <br />facility may only admit patients for a period of less than 24 hours and must provide at least <br />one designated operating room and at least one designated recovery room, have available <br />the necessary equipment and trained personnel to handle emergencies, provide adequate <br />quality assurance and assessment by an evaluation and review committee, and maintain <br />adequate medical records for each patient. <br />AMENDMENT - An amendment to the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision <br />Ordinance. <br />AMUSEMENT, OUTDOOR - An establishment that offers games, rides, or other similar <br />activities on a commercial basis in a fixed location. Also commonly known as an <br />amusement park. <br />ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Facility for the medical care and treatment of animals under the <br />supervision of a licensed veterinarian and may include outdoor accommodations for the <br />temporary boarding of animals. <br />ANIMAL SHELTER - A facility which is used to house or contain animals and which is owned, <br />operated, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, <br />government agency, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit <br />organization devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals. <br />ANTENNA - An apparatus, external to or attached to the exterior of a building, together with <br />any supporting structure for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves. <br />APPEAL - A request for a review of the Administrator's interpretation of any provision of this <br />Ordinance or a request for a determination that there is error in an order, requirement or <br />decision made by the Administrator pursuant to this Ordinance. Also includes requests for <br />review of .Planning and Zoning Commission decisions. <br />APPLICANT - Any person, firm, association, group or organization applying for a <br />development application. <br />APPLICATION - A complete request, including any required documentation, for any <br />approval, permit, or action required by this Ordinance. <br />ARCADE, GAME ROOM - A primarily indoor structure, open to the public, which contains <br />coin - operated games and similar entertainment facilities and devices for amusement <br />purposes only. <br />Chapter 2 Page 3 of 29 <br />Revised 2013 <br />Attachment number 2 <br />G -1 Page 290 <br />