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Article 5: Development Standards

Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design

5.9.5. Building and Design Standards for Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Development

June 23, 2017

Morrisville, NC

Page 5-70

Unified Development Ordinance

Figure

5.9.5.C.2:

Office Corner Requirement.

b.

A change in color.

As an alternative to complying with the facade wall expression requirement in subsection

1

above,

industrial buildings not located in a Town Center district, facade walls may include a change in

color or reveals (if tilt-up concrete is the predominant facade material).

D.

Facade Wall – Features

Facades Adjacent to a Public or Private Street Right-of-Way

Ground floor facade walls adjacent to an existing or proposed public or private street shall have

entry areas, awnings (fabric or metal, no plastic), windows, recessed areas for seating or gathering,

or similar features designed to provide visual interest along no less than 60 percent of the horizontal

length of the wall. (See Figur

e 5.9.5.D:

Example of Awnings and Entry Area Elements.)

Figure

5.9.5.D:

Example of Awnings and Entry Area Elements.

Side and Rear Facades

Although the front facade of a principal building is expected to be the primary focal point in terms

of architectural character and features, all sides of a building shall incorporate architectural

detailing (e.g., windows, doors, accent materials, and other features) that complement the front

facade and provides visual interest.