Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.4. Exterior Facade Materials and Colors for All Development

Accessory Buildings and Structures Materials used on accessory buildings or structures associated with a multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, or industrial development shall be consistent with the materials used on the principal buildings or structures.

Table 5.9.4.B.1: Multifamily Exterior Facade Materials A = If selected, shall occupy at least 50% of Total Facade [1] B = If selected, shall not exceed 50% of Total Net Facade [2] Blank cell = Not Allowed

Town Center Districts [6]

Other Districts [6]

Material

Brick

A A A

A A A B

Stone or rock (natural or cultured) Architectural precast concrete Composite metal wall panels [3] Factory tinted/textured concrete masonry units

A

Fiber cement siding [4]

B B

B B B

Shingle siding

Traditional (three coat) stucco [5] Architectural Metal (metal siding is not allowed)

B

Wood

B

B

Other high-quality, long-lasting material

B

B

Notes: [1] Different materials with an “A” rating may be combined to comply with the 50% of the Total Net Facade coverage requirement. [2] If at least 50% of the provided off-street vehicle parking is located in a structure (parking deck or podium), the allowed total net facade percentage is increased to 75%. [3] Metal panels cannot be textured or embossed to look like other materials such as concrete or stucco. [4] Allowed up to 100% on accessory buildings and structures. [5] Must be at least 10 feet above the finished grade of the building. [6] When a multifamily development includes three or more buildings with dwelling units, the use of the same materials on every building is prohibited. To achieve this requirement, a variety of “A” materials shall be used throughout the development, and the use of the same “A” materials on adjacent buildings shall be minimal. (Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

Morrisville, NC

June 23, 2017

Unified Development Ordinance

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