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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 11.4. Measurement, Exceptions, And Variations of Intensity and Dimensional Standards
11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 11-15
Table
F EATURE EXTENT AND LIMITATIONS OF E NCROACHMENT
1. Open balconies and fire escapes May extend up to five feet into any required minimum yard
2. Decks, porches (screened or unscreened),
stoops, or exterior stairways
May extend up to five feet into any required minimum yard; decks and
porches decks and porches on a single-family attached dwelling may extend
to a rear lot line that abuts permanent open space or to within 3 feet of a
rear lot line that abuts another single-family attached dwelling lot, provided
that any stairs leading to the deck or porch is at least 3 feet from the rear lot
line
3. Bay windows
May extend up to three feet into any required minimum yard if no more than
nine feet wide
4. Chimneys or fireplaces
May extend up to three feet into any required minimum yard 5. Moveable awnings
6. Roof eaves and overhangs, or marquees
7. Window sills or entablatures May extend up to 18 inches into any required minimum yard
8. Patios or terraces, or walkways
May extend into or be located in any required minimum yard if less than 2
inches high
9. Signs, projecting or free-standing
May extend into or be located in any required minimum yard in accordance
wit
10. Garages, detached
May extend into or be located in any required minimum side or rear yard,
subject to the height-related setback standards i
11. Flagpoles
May be located in any required yard if less than 20 feet high, set back from
side and rear lot lines by at least ten feet, and set back from abutting street
rights-of-way by a distance equal to the flagpole height
12. Lighting fixtures, projecting or free-
standing (including lampposts)
May be located in any required minimum yard
13. Mailbox, freestanding May be located in any required minimum yard
14. Fences or walls (including associated
gates and arbors)
May be located in any required minimum yard, subject to the limitations in
15. Accessory structures other than those
listed above
May be located in a required minimum side or rear yard, subject to the
limitations i
16. Swimming pool May be located in any required minimum yard
17. Vegetation and landscaping and minor
ornamental yard or garden features
such as retaining walls, fountains, ponds,
birdbath, sculptures and similar
landscaping features
May be located in any required minimum yard