Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.7. Single-Family Attached, Detached and Duplex Design Guidelines

a. Development application;

b. Approved Type 2 development; and

c.

The Final Plat.

The development depicted herein is subject to the Town of Morrisville Single Family Attached, Detached, and Duplex Design Guidelines in place at the time the application for this development was determined to be complete. I hereby voluntarily consent to the application of these guidelines, this acceptance of which shall run with the land regardless of changes in ownership, and recognize that failure to comply with the applicable guidelines following approval is a violation of the Town of Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance.

____________________________________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date

Guidelines

a. Side and Rear Facade (1) Although the front facade of a principal building is expected to be the primary focal point in terms of architectural character and features, all sides of a building shall incorporate architectural detailing and windows that complement the front facade and provides visual interest. Blank walls void of architectural detailing are prohibited. (2) Building walls configured in accordance with these guidelines that are blank or void of architectural detailing and windows are prohibited adjacent to a street. b. Foundation Materials Poured concrete foundations, concrete block foundations, or smooth-faced concrete masonry unit foundations configured in accordance with these guidelines shall be covered by decks, porches, or be clad in face brick, stone, or some other masonry material accurately imitating these materials. In no instance shall poured concrete, concrete block, or smooth-faced concrete masonry unit foundations be visible.

Duplexes

c.

A duplex structure shall be organized so as to give the appearance of being a large single- family home.

d. Street-Facing Garages

(1) Maximum Door Width

A street-facing garage door configured in accordance with these guidelines shall not exceed a maximum width of 16 feet.

(2) Location

In no instance shall a street-facing garage door configured in accordance with these guidelines be more than nine feet closer to the front lot line than the primary entrance to the dwelling.

(3) Design Features

(A) Street-facing garages configured in accordance with these guidelines shall incorporate at least three design features on the building wall containing the garage doors:

(i) Each garage door shall include transparent or opaque windows;

Morrisville, NC

June 23, 2017

Unified Development Ordinance

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