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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design
5.9.7. Single-Family Attached, Detached and Duplex Design Guidelines
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
Page 5-75
a.
Development application;
b.
Approved Type 2 development; and
c.
The Final Plat.
The development depicted herein is subject to the Town of Morrisville Single Family Attached, Detached,
and Duplex Design Guidelines in place at the time the application for this development was determined to
be complete. I hereby voluntarily consent to the application of these guidelines, this acceptance of which
shall run with the land regardless of changes in ownership, and recognize that failure to comply with the
applicable guidelines following approval is a violation of the Town of Morrisville Unified Development
Ordinance.
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Signature Date
Guidelines
a.
Side and Rear Facade
(1)
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 and windows that complement the front facade and
provides visual interest. Blank walls void of architectural detailing are prohibited.
(2)
Building walls configured in accordance with these guidelines that are blank or void of
architectural detailing and windows are prohibited adjacent to a street.
b.
Foundation Materials
Poured concrete foundations, concrete block foundations, or smooth-faced concrete masonry
unit foundations configured in accordance with these guidelines shall be covered by decks,
porches, or be clad in face brick, stone, or some other masonry material accurately imitating
these materials. In no instance shall poured concrete, concrete block, or smooth-faced concrete
masonry unit foundations be visible.
c.
Duplexes
A duplex structure shall be organized so as to give the appearance of being a large single-
family home.
d.
Street-Facing Garages
(1)
Maximum Door Width
A street-facing garage door configured in accordance with these guidelines shall not
exceed a maximum width of 16 feet.
(2)
Location
In no instance shall a street-facing garage door configured in accordance with these
guidelines be more than nine feet closer to the front lot line than the primary entrance to
the dwelling.
(3)
Design Features
(A)
Street-facing garages configured in accordance with these guidelines shall
incorporate at least three design features on the building wall containing the
garage doors:
(i)
Each garage door shall include transparent or opaque windows;