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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.7. Perimeter and Streetyard Buffers
5.7.4. Buffer Type Standards
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
Page 5-37
Table
5.7.4: Buffer Type StandardsM
INIMUM
W
IDTH AND
S
CREENING
R
EQUIREMENTS
Also see general requirements for all buffer types at bottom of table.
Buffer Type I (Streetyard)
This streetyard buffer provides spacing and landscaping that moderately defines the boundary between the street corridor and the
development.
Option 1
Shade trees: 3 per 100 linear feet [2]
Option 2
Shade trees: 3 per 100 linear feet [2]
A solid fence or wall at least 3 feet high or
solid evergreen hedge at least 3 feet high and
2 feet wide [1]
Buffer Type J (Streetyard)
This streetyard buffer provides basic landscaping along the street corridor.
Option 1
2 trees (shade or understory) per every 3
dwelling units in buildings fronting the street [2]
Option 2
Shade trees: 3 per 100 linear feet [2]