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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 the <br />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 bulatory surgical <br />facility may only admit patients for a period of less than 24 hours and ust provide at least <br />one designated operating room and at least one designated recover have available <br />the necessary equipment and trained personnel to handle emergencies, provide adequate <br />quality assurance and assessment by an evaluation and review corrYmittee, and maintain <br />adequate medical records for each patient. <br />AMENDMENT- An amendment to the Cabarrus County Zonin �rdinance or Subdivision <br />Ordinance. ioft <br />AMUSEMENT, OUTDOOR- An establishment that o�e�rs'` mes, 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 is­used 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"+nrelfare, protp - gin 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 ar a, request for a determination that there is error in an order, requirement or <br />decd nwde by the Administrator pursuant to this Ordinance. Also includes requests for <br />r id 0 3 I nning and Zoning Commission decisions. <br />APPL ANT - Any person, firm, association, group or organization applying for a <br />development application. <br />APPLICATION- A complete request, including any required documentation, for any approval, <br />permit, or action required by this Ordinance. <br />Chapter 2 Page 3 of 32 <br />Attachment number 2 <br />G -1 Page 129 <br />