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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design
5.9.9. Building and Design Standards for the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
Page 5-81
b.
Roof Materials
The type of roof material (e.g. shingle, metal) shall vary throughout the development. These
varying materials shall be visually apparent as seen from the ground.
Fenestration
Each facade on a multifamily building facing an existing or proposed street, public park,
greenway, or residential support recreation facility shall be configured so that at least 35 percent
of the facade wall from grade level to the top of the parapet wall or underside of the eave is
comprised of windows and/or doors. (See Figure
5.9.8.C.4:Fenestration.)
Figure
5.9.8.C.4:Fenestration.
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 and windows that complement the front facade and provides visual interest. Blank walls
void of architectural detailing are prohibited except where necessary to meet Fire Code
requirements (e.g. adjacent to parking garage).
Building Footprint
A multifamily development with three or more buildings containing dwelling units shall include a
variety of building footprint shapes. To achieve this, the buildings can be ”l”, “L”, “O”, and “U”-
shaped.
(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)
5.9.9.
Building and Design Standards for the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
District
A.
Applicability
In addition to the exterior material and color standards in Sectio
n 5.9.4, Exterior Facade Materials and Colors for All Development,the following building organization and design standards shall apply to all
non-residential, mixed-use, and multifamily development within the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
District.