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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.10. Parking and Loading
5.10.2. Applicability
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 5-94 Unified Development Ordinance
5.10.2. Applicability
A. New Development
All new development shall provide off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the
standards of this section.
B. Existing Development
Change in Use
Any change in use of an existing development shall be subject to these parking and loading
standards to the maximum extent practicable.
Expansion
If an existing structure or use is expanded or enlarged in terms of the size unit used in this section
to determine the minimum number of off-street parking spaces or loading spaces required for the
applicable use (e.g., number of dwelling units, floor area, number of employees, seating capacity)
such expansion or enlargement shall be accompanied by provision of any additional off-street
parking and loading spaces needed to make up the difference between the minimum number of
spaces required by this section for the existing development and the minimum number of spaces
required by this section for the expanded or enlarged development.
Upgrading of Parking and Loading Nonconformities
Where existing development is nonconforming in terms of compliance with this section’s standards
for off-street parking and loading, such development is subject to the limitations and upgrading
requirements in
5.10.3. Off-Street Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Space Requirements
A. Minimum Number of Off-Street Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Spaces
Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, new development shall provide the minimum number of
off-street vehicle and bicycle parking spaces in accordance with Table
based on the principal use(s) involved and the extent of
development. Interpretation of the off-street vehicle parking space requirements for uses with variable
parking demands or unlisted uses is provided in Section