(72) STAND (Clear Cutting/Tree Protection). The term defining a group of trees, occupying a specific area that is fairly uniform in species, composition, age and condition.
(73) START OF CONSTRUCTION (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining and including substantial improvement and shall mean the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means the first placement of permanent construction of a structure (including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of slabs or footings, installation of piers, construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers or foundations, or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
(74) STATE. The State of North Carolina.
(75) STOOP. The term defining a private frontage wherein the façade is aligned close to the frontage line with the first story elevated from the sidewalk for privacy, with an exterior stair and landing at the entrance . (76) STORAGE FACILITY. A building or group of buildings, with a controlled access and fenced compound where the building or buildings are divided into separate compartments, that may contain varying sizes of individual units, used to meet the temporary storage needs of small businesses, apartment dwellers, and other residential uses; and may include refrigerated facilities and climate control facilities. This term does not permit commercial, or retail transactions conducted out of a storage unit or on the premises of a mini-storage or self-storage facility other than the rental or lease of the storage units. This term also includes mini-storage and self-storage facilities.
(77) STOREFRONT. The term defining the building frontage and façade for the ground floor (at street level), facing the street, and usually associated with retail uses.
(78) STORY . The term defining a habitable level within a building, excluding an attic or raised basement.
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