flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. The evaluation shall be prepared by a qualified North Carolina licensed engineer using standard engineering methods and models.
(42) FLOOD ZONE (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining a geological area shown on a Flood Hazard Boundary Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map that reflects the severity or type of flooding in the area. (43) FLORAL GARDENS/PUBLIC ART. The term defining public or private land intended for landscaping, beautification and appearance for the enjoyment by the public that may include public art, approved by the Town, as a quality-of-life enhancement and appearance for the community. This term includes botanical gardens, which is a large garden for the exhibition and scientific study of collected and growing plants usually in association with field landscaped areas or greenhouses. This term does not include advertising, signage, or information for businesses or promotional purposes. (44) FOOD TRUCK. A food truck shall be a licensed, motorized vehicle or mobile food unit which is temporarily located on premises where food items are sold to the general public based on a set of standards and time of operation. This definition also includes MOBILE RESTAURANTS . (45) FOOTCANDLE (FC). The term defining a quantitative unit measuring the amount of light (illumination) falling onto a given point. One (1) footcandle equals one (1) lumen per square foot. (46) FORECOURT (Form-Based Districts). The term defining a private frontage wherein a portion of the façade is close to the frontage line and the central portion of the façade is set back from the frontage. (47) FOREST ACTIVITY (Clear Cutting/Tree Protection). The term defining any activity associated with the growing, managing, harvesting, and related transportation, reforestation, or protection of trees and timber, provided that such activities comply with existing State rules and regulations pertaining to forestry. (48) FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN (Clear Cutting/Tree Protection). The term defining a document that defines the landowners’ forest management objectives and describes specific measures to be taken to achieve those objectives. A forest management plan shall include silvicultural practices that both ensure optimal forest productivity and environmental protection of land by either commercially growing timber through the
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