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Article 4: Use Standards
Section 4.2. Principal Uses
4.2.5. Principal Use-Specific Standards
June 23, 2017
Morrisville, NC
Page 4-14 Unified Development Ordinance
(4)
Common Building
A common building located within the common open space area may be included as an
accessory use, but in no instance shall the common building exceed 4,000 square feet or
serve as a permanent dwelling unit.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
Group Living Uses
a.
Congregate Living Facility
(1)
A minimum of 15 percent of the land area (excluding streets and parking areas) shall be
designated as outdoor open space for enjoyment and use of the residents. The open space
shall be safe and easily accessible, and provide active or passive recreation opportunities.
b.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
(1)
The continuing care retirement community shall be for the sole residency of persons 62
years or older.
(2)
The number of nursing care beds shall not be more than 50 percent of the total number
of permitted dwelling units.
(3)
Conveniently located indoor common areas for recreation, social, and dining shall be
provided for the residents.
(4)
A minimum of 15 percent of the land area (excluding streets and parking areas) shall be
designated as outdoor open space for the enjoyment and use of the residents. The open
space shall be safe and easily accessible, and provide active or passive recreation
opportunities.
D.
Standards for Specific Institutional Uses
Community and Government Service Uses
a.
Day Care Center
(1)
The center shall comply with all applicable State regulations and obtain appropriate
State licensing prior to operation.
b.
Place of Worship, Community
(1)
The place of worship shall be located on a lot that fronts an thoroughfare or collector
street.
(2)
If the place of worship is proposed within a facility previously used for a commercial use,
it shall comply with standards for minimum number of parking spaces required for a place
of worship.
(3)
A decision-making authority may grant modifications of the standards applicable to a
place of worship on finding that the modification is necessary to eliminate a substantial
burden on religious practice, as guaranteed by the federal Religious Land Use and
Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) of 2000 (42 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.). In doing so, the
decision-making authority may impose conditions consistent with RLUIPA that will
substantially secure the objectives of the modified standard and substantially mitigate
any potential adverse impact on the environment or adjacent properties.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)