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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.14. Fences and Walls
5.14.1. Purpose
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 5-134 Unified Development Ordinance
Where the container is located next to a building wall, the building wall may serve as a screening
wall, and the other screening walls (including any extension from the building wall (e.g., “wing
wall”) shall incorporate materials, colors, and design that are visually consistent with that of the
adjacent building wall. (See Figure Screening Container Area Next to Building,
Screening of Container Area Next to Building.)
Where the container is not located next to a building, the screening walls shall be constructed of
brick, stone, pre-cast or tilt-up concrete, or tinted or textured concrete masonry units. The external
sides of the screening walls shall incorporate materials, colors, and design that are visually
consistent with those of the nearest primary structure on the lot. (See Figure Screening
of Independent Container Area.)
Where practicable, the
external sides of screening
walls shall be landscaped
to soften their visual impact
in accordance with Section
The gate shall be
constructed of metal or
composite wood and shall
incorporate colors and
design that are visually
consistent with those of the
screening walls.
SECTION 5.14. FENCES AND WALLS
5.14.1. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to regulate the location, height, and appearance of fences and walls to maintain
visual harmony within neighborhoods and the Town, protect adjacent properties from the indiscriminate
placement and unsightliness of fences and walls, and ensure the safety, security, and privacy of properties.
5.14.2. Applicability
This section shall apply to all development, new fences or walls associated with the expansion of an existing
principal structure, new fences or walls associated with a change in use, or replacement of fences or walls
not required for support of a principal or accessory structure, or any other linear barrier intended to
delineate different portions of a lot. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of this section and
any screening standard in the standards in shall control.
5.14.3. Prohibited Fences and Walls
A. Barbed Wire, Concertina Wire, and Above Ground Electrified Fences
Fences using barbed or concertina wire and above ground electrified fences shall be prohibited unless
used in association with agricultural activities or allowed through an approved security plan (see Section
. Underground electric fences designed for control of domestic
animals are allowed.
B. Debris, Junk, Rolled Plastic, Sheet Metal, Plywood, or Other Waste Materials
Fences or walls made of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, or waste materials are
prohibited unless such materials have been recycled and reprocessed for marketing to the general public
Figur Screening of Independent Container Area.