Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.12. Landscaping 5.12.2. Applicability

F. Improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide and pollutant gases from the air and producing oxygen that helps dilute air pollutant concentrations; G. Restore soils and land denuded as a result of construction or grading; H. Maintain the continued vitality of natural habitats for the propagation and protection of wildlife, birds, game, and fish and other aquatic life; J. Provide a sense of privacy from neighbors and the street; K. Provide human scale to urban environments by breaking up the visual impact of structures and off-street parking facilities; L. Help differentiate streets and other areas of the public realm from private lands; M. Stimulate economic development by increasing the Town’s attractiveness and quality of life to shoppers and employers; N. Safeguard and enhance property values and protect public and private investments; and O. Protect Town residents and visitors from personal injury and property damage, and avoid interruption of electrical and other utility services. I. Limit glare created by exterior lighting;

(Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015)

5.12.2. Applicability

A. New Development Except where expressly provided otherwise in this Ordinance, the landscaping requirements in this section shall apply to all new development in the Town other than temporary uses and structures.

B. Existing Development

Except where expressly provided otherwise in this Ordinance, the landscaping requirements in this section shall apply to existing development in accordance with the following. Change in Use Any change in use of an existing development shall be subject to these landscaping standards to the maximum extent practicable. Expansion Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 below, if an existing structure or use is expanded or enlarged (in terms of the number of dwelling units, floor area, number of employees, seating capacity, or other size unit), additional landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section to serve the expanded or enlarged part of the structure or use. Upgrading of Landscaping Nonconformities Where existing development is nonconforming in terms of compliance with this section’s standards for off-street parking and loading, such development is subject to the limitations and upgrading requirements in Section 9.7, Nonconforming Site Features. C. Landscape Plan Required A landscape plan shall be included as part of any application for Type 1 Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval (Section 2.5.6.B.1), Type 2 Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval (Section 2.5.6.B.2), Major Site Plan Approval (Section 2.5.7.B), or Minor Site Plan Approval (Section 2.5.7.C) or Construction Plan Approval (Section 2.5.8) for development subject to the standards in this section. Landscape plans shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Manual.

June 23, 2017

Morrisville, NC

Page 5-122

Unified Development Ordinance