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Article 3: Zoning Districts
Section 3.3. Residential Districts
3.3.2. Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) District
June 23, 2017
Morrisville, NC
Page 3-8 Unified Development Ordinance
3.3.2.
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) District
V
ERY
L
OW
D
ENSITY
R
ESIDENTIAL
(VLDR) D
ISTRICT
A.
Purpose
In accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Very Low Density Residential District
accommodates neighborhoods of single-family detached dwellings with a net density of no
more than 1.0 dwelling unit per acre. It is also intended to accommodate the protection
and preservation of agricultural lands for the performance of agricultural functions, and to
apply to areas not currently suitable for more urban levels of development.
B.
Principal Intensity and Dimensional Standards
A
, etc.
are symbols used in the illustrations showing application of dimensional standards
Cross References
All Uses
Art. 4
: Use StandardsLot Standards
Art. 5
: Development StandardsMin. Net Lot Area (sf)
40,000
Art. 6
: Riparian BuffersA
Min. Lot Width (ft)
140
Art. 7
: Stormwater ManagementMax. Net Density (du/ac)
1.0
Max. Lot Coverage (%)
65
Setbacks
B
Min. Front (ft)
30
C
Min. Side (ft)
10
D
Min. Corner Side (ft)
25
E
Min. Rear (ft)
25
Building Standards
F
Max. Structure Height (ft)
35
G
Min. Building Separation (ft)
n/a
Notes:
sf = square feet; ft = feet; du = dwelling unit; ac = acre; % = percent; n/a = not applicable