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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 Standards

M

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]