Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version

Article 5: Development Standards

Section 5.14. Fences and Walls

5.14.8. Appearance

Morrisville, NC

June 23, 2017

Unified Development Ordinance

Page 5-137

Fences and Walls in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District

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.

Fences and Walls in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Main Street (MS)

Districts

Fences and walls in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District and the Main Street (MS) District

shall comply with the following standards.

Fencing used to define outdoor dining areas shall not exceed a height of three feet.

Fencing used to define outdoor child play spaces shall not exceed a height of six feet.

(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

5.14.8.

Appearance

General

Except as otherwise provided in subsections

and

below, the following appearance standards shall

apply to all fences and walls.

Customary Materials

Except where otherwise provided in this Ordinance, fences shall be constructed of any combination

of treated or composite wood posts and planks, rot-resistant wood (such as cypress or redwood),

wrought iron, vinyl, or decorative metal materials. Walls shall be constructed of brick, stone,

masonry materials, or products designed to resemble these materials. Where certain materials are

specified for particular types of buffer or screening fences or walls, all other materials are

prohibited.

Chain Link Fencing

Chain link fencing is allowed, unless expressly prohibited, only:

In the Industrial Management (IM) District;

As part of security fencing approved in accordance with Section

In any district, around park or recreation facilities, telecommunications towers, pump stations,

stormwater detention/retention ponds, and outdoor exercise areas associated with kennels—

provided such fence is clad in black vinyl.

Deer Fencing

Deer fencing is allowed only around gardens associated with the production of field crops, fruits,

and vegetables provided that:

Rot-resistant wood posts are spaced no more than 10 feet; and

The plastic or wire mesh is flanked by rot-resistant wood.