Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - October 2019

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.14. Fences and Walls 5.14.9. Security Plan Fences and Walls

C. Fences and Walls in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Main Street (MS) Districts Fences and walls in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District and the Main Street (MS) District shall comply with the following standards.

Fencing Defining Outdoor Dining Areas

a. Fencing shall have an open character, with slats or other decorative elements spaced at least three inches apart. Opaque fencing is prohibited. b. Fencing shall be constructed of aluminum, steel, iron, or similar material. Wood, chain link, or other materials not specifically manufactured for pedestrian control are prohibited. Fencing Defining Child Play Spaces a. Fencing shall have an open character, with slats or other decorative elements spaces at least three inches on apart unless more stringent standards are required by a State regulatory agency. Opaque fencing is prohibited. b. Fencing shall be constructed of aluminum, steel, iron, or similar material with unpainted masonry columns. Wood, chain link, or other materials are prohibited. c. Fencing shall be divided by individual four-sided masonry columns spaced no more than 50 feet on center. Each column shall have a cross-section of at least two feet by two feet, project at least one foot from the wall of fence plane towards the adjacent street, be topped with a cap detail for visual interest, and be constructed of the same masonry material on all four sides.

All Other Fences and Walls

a. Walls shall be constructed of a masonry material that is consistent with that of the principal building on the lot.

b. Fences made of chain link, wire mesh, or other similar materials are prohibited.

c. Walls and fences shall be divided by individual four-sided masonry columns spaced no more than 50 feet on center. Each column shall have a cross-section of at least two feet by two feet, project at least one foot from the wall of fence plane towards the adjacent street, be topped with a cap detail for visual interest, and be constructed of the same masonry material on all four sides.

(Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015; Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

5.14.9. Security Plan Fences and Walls

In the Industrial Management (IM) District, an owner or tenant of property, or a representative of a public agency responsible for a public facility, may submit to the Planning Director a site security plan proposing fences or walls taller than those permitted by this section, or the use of barbed or concertina wire atop a fence or wall. The Planning Director shall approve, or approve with conditions, the site security plan and its proposed exemption of fences or walls from the standards of this subsection, on finding that: A. The condition, location, or use of the land, or the history of activity in the area, indicates the land or any materials stored or used on it are in significantly greater danger of theft or damage than surrounding land; and B. The proposed taller fences or walls, or use of barbed or concertina wire, will not have a significant adverse effect on the security, functioning, appearance, or value of adjacent lands or the surrounding area as a whole.

(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

October 1, 2019

Morrisville, NC

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Unified Development Ordinance