Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.14. Fences and Walls 5.14.1. Purpose

Where the container is located next to a building wall, the building wall may serve as a screening wall, and the other screening walls (including any extension from the building wall (e.g., “wing wall”) shall incorporate materials, colors, and design that are visually consistent with that of the adjacent building wall. (See Figure 5.13.3.C.4: Screening Container Area Next to Building, Screening of Container Area Next to Building.) Where the container is not located next to a building, the screening walls shall be constructed of brick, stone, pre-cast or tilt-up concrete, or tinted or textured concrete masonry units. The external sides of the screening walls shall incorporate materials, colors, and design that are visually consistent with those of the nearest primary structure on the lot. (See Figure 5.13.3.C.5, Screening of Independent Container Area.)

Where practicable, the external sides of screening walls shall be landscaped to soften their visual impact in accordance with Section 5.14.8.A.6, Fence and Wall Landscaping. The gate shall be constructed of metal or composite wood and shall incorporate colors and design that are visually consistent with those of the screening walls.

Figure 5.13.3.C.5: Screening of Independent Container Area.

SECTION 5.14. FENCES AND WALLS

5.14.1. Purpose

The purpose of this section is to regulate the location, height, and appearance of fences and walls to maintain visual harmony within neighborhoods and the Town, protect adjacent properties from the indiscriminate placement and unsightliness of fences and walls, and ensure the safety, security, and privacy of properties.

5.14.2. Applicability

This section shall apply to all development, new fences or walls associated with the expansion of an existing principal structure, new fences or walls associated with a change in use, or replacement of fences or walls not required for support of a principal or accessory structure, or any other linear barrier intended to delineate different portions of a lot. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of this section and any screening standard in Section 5.13, Screening, the standards in Section 5.13 shall control.

5.14.3. Prohibited Fences and Walls

A. Barbed Wire, Concertina Wire, and Above Ground Electrified Fences Fences using barbed or concertina wire and above ground electrified fences shall be prohibited unless used in association with agricultural activities or allowed through an approved security plan (see Section 5.14.9, Security Plan Fences and Walls). Underground electric fences designed for control of domestic animals are allowed. B. Debris, Junk, Rolled Plastic, Sheet Metal, Plywood, or Other Waste Materials Fences or walls made of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, or waste materials are prohibited unless such materials have been recycled and reprocessed for marketing to the general public

June 23, 2017

Morrisville, NC

Page 5-134

Unified Development Ordinance