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Article 3: Zoning Districts
Section 3.4. Activity Center Districts
3.4.6. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 3-26 Unified Development Ordinance
3.4.6. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) D ISTRICT
A. Purpose
The Transit-Oriented Development District provides for transit-supportive development types
and intensities within convenient walking distance of a transit station. The district is intended
to create a vibrant, well-designed center of activity, expand transportation choices, provide
workforce housing, and promote economic development. The district is also intended to
accommodate compact and pedestrian-friendly development that: Includes a well-integrated
mix of complementary high-activity uses, including transit-supportive commercial, residential,
civic, and employment uses; Provides multiple, direct, and safe vehicular, bicycle, and
pedestrian connections between the transit station and the surrounding uses, with sufficient—
but not excessive—parking to accommodate transit users and district visitors and residents;
Includes distinctive, attractive, and engaging public spaces that help create a sense of place
for the station area; Includes a range of housing choices for households of different incomes;
and Is consistent with the McCrimmon Transit Small Area Plan.
B. Principal Intensity and Dimensional Standards
A, etc. are symbols used in the illustrations showing application of dimensional standards
Cross References
Single-
Family
Detached
Dwellings
Single-
Family
Attached
Dwellings
Multi-family
Dwellings
Other Uses
Art. 2
Sec.
Art. 4
Art. 5
Lot Standards Sec.
Min. Net Lot Area (sf) 3,500 n/a 5,000 n/a Sec.
A Min. Lot Width (ft) 35 20 50 24 Sec.
Min. Net Density (du/ac) 7.5 15 15 n/a Sec.
Max. Net Density (du/ac) 12 35 35 n/a Sec.
Min. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) n/a n/a n/a 0.75 Sec.
Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) n/a n/a n/a 4.0 Sec.
Min. Lot Coverage (%) 50 60 60 60 Sec.
Max. Lot Coverage (%) 75 100 100 100 Sec.
Setbacks Sec.
B Min. Front (ft) n/a – see Min. Build-to Line below Sec.
C Min. Side (ft) 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1] Sec.
D Min. Corner Side (ft) 0 0 0 0 Sec.
E1 Min. Rear
(ft)
Alley-loaded 6 6 n/a n/a Sec.
E2 Other 15 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1] Sec.
Build-to Zone Sec.
H Min. Build-to Line (ft) 0 0 0 0 Sec.
I Max. Building-to Line (ft) 15 15 15 15 Art. 6
Min. Build-to Zone Street Frontage
Occupied by Buildings (%)
80 [2] 80 [2] 80 [2] 80 [2]
Art. 7
Building Standards
F1 Max. Structure Height (ft) 35 45 75 75
F2 Min. Structure Height (stories) no minimum no minimum 3 [3][4] no minimum
G Min. Building Separation (ft) 6 n/a n/a n/a
Notes: sf = square feet; ft = feet; du = dwelling unit; ac = acre; % = percent; n/a = not applicable
[1] 30 feet along lot lines shared with lots within a residential zoning district.
[2] The remaining build-to zone street frontage may be occupied by outdoor gathering spaces, driveways, or pedestrian walkways—and
before rail transit is available, by surface parking located to the sides of buildings.
[3] Applied to multifamily developments. See additional standards in Section 5.9.8.C.1, Minimum Height.
[4] The minimum structure height for a carriage–style building with multifamily dwellings over garages is two stories.
Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016