Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design
5.9.6. Single-Family Attached, Detached, and Duplex Design Standards
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
Page 5-73
Development located within a Type 1 or Type 2 subdivision submitted and determined complete in
accordance with Section
2.4.3.F, Determination of Application Completeness,prior to May 11,
2016;
Development located in a preliminary subdivision plat approved prior to May 11, 2016;
Manufactured homes; and
Development in a Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) district (See Sectio
n 3.3.2, Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) District).
C.
Standards
Finished Floor Elevation
Except for structures located more than 30 feet from the front lot line or designed or intended for
occupation by persons with physical disabilities, the finished floor elevation at the front facade
shall be a minimum of 18 inches above grade for structures set back from the front lot line from 10
feet to 30 feet. (See Figure
5.9.6.C.1:Foundation Heights.)
Figure
5.9.6.C.1:Foundation Heights.
Building Orientation (Town Center Districts)
a.
Except for pocket neighborhoods, the orientation of the primary entrance to the dwelling shall
be consistent with the established pattern along the block face.
b.
In pocket neighborhoods, primary entrances shall be oriented in accordance with Section
4.2.5.C.1.f.
Relationship to Surrounding Development (Town Center Districts)
a.
Transitions
Buildings with a height that exceeds that of neighboring existing homes by one story or more
shall provide a transition using at least three of the following techniques. (See Figure
5.9.6.C.3.a:Transitions – Town Center Districts.):
(1)
“Stepping down” structure height and mass along the shared property line to meet the
height of the existing neighboring home along a minimum of fifty percent of the building’s
length. “Stepped down” portion of the building shall be a minimum of ten feet in depth;
(2)
Increasing the side yard setback a minimum of ten feet beyond that which is required;
(3)
Providing variations in the side building wall and roof form so that new structures have a
comparable scale to that of neighboring homes along the shared property line; and/or