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Geographic Search Ring: The area within which a wireless support structure or wireless facility must be located in order to meet service objectives of the wireless service provider using the wireless facility or wireless support structure.

Glazing: The portion of the building façade or external materials which are composed of glass or similar material. Glazing calculations include the glass used in the doors and windows of the building.

Golf Course: An area laid out for playing golf, which can include some or all of the following accessory facilities: clubhouses, putting greens, swimming and tennis facilities, concessions for food and supplies. Driving ranges can also be included, unless specifically excluded by provisions of this Ordinance. This definition does not include Par 3 or miniature golf.

Grading: A land disturbing activity that modifies the contours of the land.

Grandfathering: An exemption based on previously existing circumstances.

Green Building Certification: One of the following certifications: any level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification; Energy Star certification; SystemVision standard; Living Building Challenge standard; Home Energy Rating System HERS Index Score of 50 or lower; Passive House certification; or National Green Building Standard certified.

Green Roof: A vegetated roof treatment that has a layer of soil and a drainage system and is planted with vegetation.

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)(: The weight of a vehicle and its equipment with a full tank of fuel, a full maximum load of cargo, and passengers.

Ground Cover: Any natural vegetative growth or other material which renders the soil surface stable against accelerated erosion.

Ground Floor: Also referred to as “ground level” or “street level,” the floor of a building whose finished floor elevation (FFE) is closest to the grade of the adjacent street, allowing for articulation to accommodate changes in grade.

Group Home: A dwelling that provides room and board for more than six, but less than 13 individuals who as a result of age, illness, handicap or some specialized program, require personalized services or a supervised living arrangement in order to assure their safety and comfort. Additional requirements may be imposed by the North Carolina Building Code.

Guest Room: A room or suite used as living accommodations for one or more paying visitors.

Guyed: A style of antenna-supporting structure consisting of a single truss assembly composed of sections with bracing incorporated. The sections are attached to each other, and the assembly is attached to a foundation and supported by a series of guy wires that are connected to anchors placed in the ground or on a building.