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Article 5: Development Standards
Section 5.14. Fences and Walls
5.14.7. Height Requirements for Fences and Walls
June 23, 2017 Morrisville, NC
Page 5-136 Unified Development Ordinance
D. Blocking Natural Drainage Flow
No fence or wall shall be installed so as to block or divert a natural drainage flow on to or off of any
other land.
(Ord. No. 2014-022, 06/24/2014)
E. Fences Around Swimming Pools
A fences or wall shall be provided around outdoor swimming pools in accordance with the Building
Code’s swimming pool barrier enclosure standards.
(Ord. No. 2014-022, 06/24/2014)
5.14.7. Height Requirements for Fences and Walls
A. Applicability
General
a. Except where exempted by subsection fences or walls shall comply with the height limits in
this subsection.
b. Fence or wall height is measured from natural grade.
c. If a fence is constructed on top of a wall or berm, the combined height of the fence plus wall
or berm shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to the fence or wall alone.
Exemptions
a. Required Screening
A fence or wall provided to meet the standards o is exempt from the
height standards of this subsection.
b. Recreational Fencing
Customary fencing provided as a part of a permitted tennis court, athletic field, or other
recreational facility shall be exempt from the height restrictions of this subsection.
c. Deer Fencing
Fencing provided as a part of a garden associated with the production of field crops, fruits,
and vegetables shall be exempt from the height restrictions of this subsection.
B. Fences and Walls Within Intersection Sight Distance Areas
The height of a fence or wall within an intersection sight distance area shall be limited as necessary to
avoid obstructing sight visibility, in accordance with the Engineering Design and Construction Manual.
C. Public Safety Use Fences and Walls
Major utilities, telecommunications towers, government facilities, and other public safety uses shall be
allowed to increase maximum fence or wall heights to ten feet in front, corner side, side, and rear yards,
unless further increased through an approved security plan—see Section
D. Fences and Walls
Except in the Historic Crossroads Village, Transit-Oriented Development District, and Main Street
Districts, fences and walls shall comply with the following height requirements:
No fence or wall within a front yard shall exceed a height of four feet.
No fence or wall within a corner side yard, side yard, or a rear yard shall exceed a height of
eight feet.