Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.14. Fences and Walls 5.14.8. Appearance

E. Fences and Walls in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District

No fence or wall within a front yard shall exceed a height of four feet.

No fence or wall within a corner side yard, side yard or a rear yard shall exceed a height of eight feet. F. Fences and Walls in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Main Street (MS) Districts Fences and walls in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District and the Main Street (MS) District shall comply with the following standards.

Fencing used to define outdoor dining areas shall not exceed a height of three feet.

Fencing used to define outdoor child play spaces shall not exceed a height of six feet.

(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

5.14.8. Appearance

A. General

Except as otherwise provided in subsections B and C below, the following appearance standards shall apply to all fences and walls. Customary Materials Except where otherwise provided in this Ordinance, fences shall be constructed of any combination of treated or composite wood posts and planks, rot-resistant wood (such as cypress or redwood), wrought iron, vinyl, or decorative metal materials. Walls shall be constructed of brick, stone, masonry materials, or products designed to resemble these materials. Where certain materials are specified for particular types of buffer or screening fences or walls, all other materials are prohibited. Chain Link Fencing

Chain link fencing is allowed, unless expressly prohibited, only:

a. In the Industrial Management (IM) District;

b. As part of security fencing approved in accordance with Section 5.14.9, Security Plan Fences and Walls; or c. In any district, around park or recreation facilities, telecommunications towers, pump stations, stormwater detention/retention ponds, and outdoor exercise areas associated with kennels— provided such fence is clad in black vinyl.

Deer Fencing

Deer fencing is allowed only around gardens associated with the production of field crops, fruits, and vegetables provided that:

a. Rot-resistant wood posts are spaced no more than 10 feet; and

b. The plastic or wire mesh is flanked by rot-resistant wood.

Morrisville, NC

June 23, 2017

Unified Development Ordinance

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