Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - October 2019

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.16. Signage 5.15.8. Additional Lighting Standards for the Main Street (MS) District

B. Pedestrian Lighting Pedestrian-oriented lighting no higher than 15 feet above the ground shall be provided along all sidewalks and other walkways connecting principal uses to parking areas, the adjacent transit station, and surrounding neighborhoods to enhance security and extend hours of activity. Light fixtures shall be uniformly spaced to ensure that pedestrian areas are well lit and promote pedestrian activity. Pedestrian lighting plans shall be coordinated with landscaping to ensure pedestrian areas are well lit and that conflicts between trees and light fixtures are avoided. The following standards shall apply in the Main Street (MS) District in addition to the other standards in this section: A. Fixtures Shoe-box and cobrahead style fixtures with drop-down lenses extending below the fixture housing are prohibited. B. Pedestrian Lighting Pedestrian-oriented lighting no higher than 15 feet above the ground shall be provided along all sidewalks and other walkways connecting principal uses to parking areas and surrounding neighborhoods to enhance security and extend hours of activity. Light fixtures shall be uniformly spaced to ensure that pedestrian areas are well lit and promote pedestrian activity. Pedestrian lighting plans shall be coordinated with landscaping to ensure pedestrian areas are well lit and that conflicts between trees and light fixtures are avoided. C. Street Lighting Ornamental street lights shall be provided on all streets within the Main Street district at a spacing of 100 feet on center on each side of the street, but staggered on opposite sides of the street so there is a street light every 50 feet along the street. 5.15.8. Additional Lighting Standards for the Main Street (MS) District

The model and height of ornamental street lights shall be as specified in the Administrative Manual.

SECTION 5.16. SIGNAGE

5.16.1. Purpose

The purpose of this section is to regulate and control signs to:

A. Encourage the use of signage as a means of visual communication; B. Safeguard vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic within streets by minimizing visual distractions to motorists and preventing obstruction of or interferences with traffic signs and signals; C. Preserve property values and community character by promoting quality design in signage and preventing unsightly signage and visual clutter; and

D. Minimize possible adverse impacts of signage on adjacent public and private properties.

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2019

Unified Development Ordinance

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