For the purpose of this subchapter, unless otherwise specifically provided, or unless otherwise clearly required by the context, the words and phrases defined in this subchapter shall have the meaning herein set forth when used in this subchapter. If a word or phrase used in this subchapter is not defined by G.S. Ch. 160D or elsewhere in this chapter, to the extent such word or phrase is defined in G.S. Ch. 160D, that definition shall control.
CIRCULATION AREA. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area used for access to parking or loading areas or other facilities on the lot. Essentially, driveways and other maneuvering areas (other than parking aisles) comprise the CIRCULATION AREA.
DRIVEWAY. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area that consists of a travel lane bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the vehicle accommodation area.
GROSS FLOOR AREA. The total area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.
LOADING AND UNLOADING AREA. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area used to satisfy the requirements of § 153.216.
PARKING AREA AISLES. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area consisting of lanes providing access to parking spaces.
PARKING SPACE. A portion of the vehicle accommodation area set aside for the parking of one vehicle.
VEHICLE ACCOMMODATION AREA. The portion of a lot that is used by vehicles for access, circulation, parking and loading and unloading. It comprises the total of circulation areas, loading and unloading areas, and parking areas.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)