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Article 4: Use Standards
Section 4.3. Accessory Uses and Structures
4.3.5. Accessory Use-Specific Standards
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 4-38 Unified Development Ordinance
i. An accessory apartment shall not be leased or rented for tenancies of less than 30 days.
j. Only one kitchen is allowed in the accessory apartment.
k. Accessory apartments shall not count towards the maximum net density standards.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
Amateur Ham Radio Antenna (Telecommunication Use)
a. The antenna shall not exceed a height of 90 feet above grade.
b. An antenna attached to a principal structure on the lot shall be located on a side or rear
elevation of the structure.
c. A freestanding antenna shall be located to the rear of the principal structure on the lot, but not
within 10 feet of any lot line.
d. The Planning Director shall waive or approve a deviation of the above standards if the ham
radio operator demonstrates that such waiver or deviation is necessary to accommodate the
operator’s amateur communications needs.
(Ord. No. 2014-016, 06/24/2014)
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
a. An ATM designed for walk-up use and located in the exterior wall of a building or a parking
area shall be designed to avoid obstructions to pedestrian movement along sidewalks, through
public use areas, or between parking areas and building entrances, or vehicular movement in
front of buildings or through parking areas.
b. If an ATM is designed for use by customers in their vehicles, it shall comply with the accessory
use standards (including districts where permitted) in Section
c. The overall character of an automated teller machine in terms of materials, colors, and
architectural character shall be compatible with that of the principal structure.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
Broadcast Facility (Telecommunication Use)
a. Determination of Need
No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates that no existing broadcast
tower can accommodate the applicant’s proposed use.
b. Height
Height for broadcast facilities shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The determination
of height contained in the applicant’s FCC Form 351/352 Construction Permit or application
for Construction Permit and an FAA Determination of No Hazard (FAA Form 7460/2) shall be
considered prima facie evidence of the height required for such broadcast facilities.
c. Equipment Compounds
The fenced in compounds shall not be used for the storage of any excess equipment or
hazardous materials. Outdoor storage yards shall be prohibited within an equipment
compound.
d. Equipment cabinets
Cabinets shall not be visible from pedestrian and vehicular right-of-way views. Cabinets may
be provided within the principal building, behind a screen on a rooftop, or on the ground within
the fenced-in and screened equipment compound.