Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - April 2019

Article 4: Use Standards Section 4.3. Accessory Uses and Structures 4.3.5. Accessory Use-Specific Standards

(3) A clear pathway at least five feet wide shall be maintained to allow through public pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk and from the sidewalk into the entrance to the establishment. A greater width may be required where necessary to ensure the safe and convenient flow of pedestrian traffic. (4) A clear separation of at least five feet shall be maintained from any alley, crosswalk, fire hydrant, or similar public or emergency access feature in or near the sidewalk. A greater clear distance may be required where necessary to ensure use of the public or emergency access feature. (5) No objects shall be placed along the perimeter of the outdoor sidewalk seating area that would have the effect of forming a physical or visual barrier discouraging the use of the sidewalk by the general public. (6) Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other furnishings associated with the outdoor seating area shall be of sufficient quality design, materials, and workmanship to ensure the safety and convenience of area occupants and compatibility with adjacent uses. (1) The extent of the outdoor storage area shall be clearly delineated on an application for Site Plan Approval. (2) Outdoor storage areas shall comply with the minimum setback standards applicable in the zoning district where the outdoor storage area is located. (3) Unless otherwise provided in Section 4.3.5.B.20.c(1), Garden Centers , outdoor storage areas shall be located to the side or rear of the development’s principal building(s) unless expressly prohibited in (4), (5) or (6) below. (4) Outdoor storage areas are prohibited between the development’s principal structure(s) and a thoroughfare (major and minor) or collector street. (5) Within the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District, outdoor storage areas shall only be located to the rear of the development’s principal building(s). (6) No outdoor storage area shall be located within a perimeter buffer required in accordance with Section 5.7, Perimeter and Streetyard Buffers. (7) Stored goods, materials, and equipment shall be limited to those goods, materials, and equipment associated with the principal use or uses of the lot. (8) Storage of equipment such as trailers and bobcats, as well as heavy equipment such as cranes, front-end loaders and bulldozers, is permitted provided such vehicles and equipment are in operable condition and comply with subsection (6) and (7) above. The following standards shall apply to all outdoor storage areas.

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

Outdoor Storage (as an accessory use)

a. General Standards

(9) Flammable liquids or gases in excess of 1,000 gallons shall be stored underground.

(10) No materials shall be stored in areas intended for vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

(11) No materials shall be stored on any potable or non-potable water easement, stormwater easement, or sanitary sewer easement.

(Ord. No. 2014-022, 06/24/2014; Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015)

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