Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - April 2019

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.10. Building and Design Standards for Town Center Development

Figure 5.9.10.B.8: Adaptive Re-Use of Residential Homes - Historic Crossroads Village District.

C. Main Street (MS) District

Intent

The standards in this subsection are intended to:

a. Establish a “main street” with an appearance that evokes the character of small traditional North Carolina downtowns, yet is unique to Morrisville; and b. Encourage varied building design and architectural character that appears to have evolved gradually over time. Pedestrian “Main Street” Blocks shall be organized to create a pedestrian “main street” perpendicular to Town Hall Drive, to serve as an organizing feature and gateway to the Main Street District. The street cross-section shall include diagonal on-street parking adjacent to a sidewalk at least eight feet in width, but no more than 20 feet in width, to slow vehicular traffic and provide opportunities for parking adjacent to stores and businesses. Alternative parking configurations may be approved in accordance with Section 2.5.20, Alternative Equivalent Compliance, or Section 5.10.9, Off-Street Vehicle Parking Alternatives. (See Figure 5.9.10.C.2: Building Organization and Site Layout – Main Street District.) Building Organization Development within the Main Street District shall be organized to create pedestrian-friendly spaces and streetscapes. (See Figure 5.9.10.C.2: Building Organization and Site Layout – Main Street District.) These objectives shall be accomplished by placing a percentage of the building wall at the back of the sidewalk edge, as required in Section 3.5.3.B, Principal Intensity and Dimensional Standards, and by using building walls to frame and enclose the following features:

(Ord. No. 2018-302-0, 09/11/2018)

a. The pedestrian “main street,” as required above;

b. The corners of internal street intersections or secondary entry points into the district;

c. On at least three sides parking areas, public spaces, or other site amenities; and

d. A plaza, pocket park, amphitheater, town square, outdoor dining area, or other outdoor gathering space for pedestrians between buildings. Alternative building organization configurations may be approved in accordance with Section 2.5.20, Alternative Equivalent Compliance.

Morrisville, NC

April 23, 2019

Unified Development Ordinance

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