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Article 4: Use Standards
Section 4.3. Accessory Uses and Structures
4.3.5. Accessory Use-Specific Standards
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 4-39
e. Setbacks:
All facilities shall be:
(1) A minimum of 500 feet from any Household Living or Group Living Use.
(2) A minimum of one foot for every one foot of facility height from all adjacent recorded lot
lines.
(Ord. No. 2014-016, 06/24/2014)
Canopy, Nonresidential
a. The nonresidential canopy shall be located at least 30 feet from any street right-of-way or
property line.
b. The nonresidential canopy shall have a maximum clearance height of 15 feet, as measured
from the finished grade to the underside of the nonresidential canopy, except where State or
federal law requires higher clearance.
c. The nonresidential canopy shall have a maximum structure height of 23 feet. The maximum
structure height can increase proportionally to any increase in the clearance height permitted
in above.
d. The design of the nonresidential canopy, including any columns, shall match the design and
exterior building materials of the principal building. Plastic or other similar roofing materials
are prohibited.
e. A nonresidential canopy covering fuel pumps may only include logos or trademarks. The logo
or trademark shall comply with Section Wall-Mounted Fascia Signs.
f. A nonresidential canopy shall not be internally illuminated and any lighting on the
nonresidential canopy shall be fully recessed into the nonresidential canopy and shall not
extend downward beyond the ceiling of the nonresidential canopy.
(Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015)
Carport
a. Carports shall be shall be attached to the primary structure and architecturally integrated with
the overall design of the structure in terms of materials, colors, and architectural character.
b. Freestanding carports are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
Clothesline
Clotheslines are only allowed as accessory uses to residential uses, provided they are not located
in a front or corner side yard.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
Cluster Box Unit (CBU)
Cluster Box Units shall:
a. Provide parking in accordance with Section
b. Be located in common open space or on a private access easement.
c. Provide a separate pull off area to adequately stack vehicles in accordance with Section
if:
(1) Located on a street with a posted speed limit greater than 25 mph; and