Morrisville Land Use Plan 2021

Past Plans, Studies & Reports Relationship to Other Town Planning Documents The Morrisville Land Use Plan was not created in a vacuum. It is the next step in a progres- sion of planning efforts by the Town of Morrisville and is responsive to plans, studies, and reports that came before. Further, the Land Use Plan is part of a collection of recent planning efforts, including the Comprehen- sive Transportation Plan Update, Connect Morrisville – Strategic Plan, and the 2018 Parks + Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan. As such, the Land Use Plan helps to unify and coordinate these planning efforts in a way that will support positive change in Morrisville. To support the planning process, the following past plans, studies, and reports were reviewed and used to guide the goals, objectives, and recommendations of the Land Use Plan :

Town Center Plan (2007) The Town Center Plan establishes a vision and defines general concepts to create a Town Center area at the heart of Morrisville. The plan aims to elevate existing amenities within the Town’s historic crossroads village area and create a vibrant, mixed-use Town Center that respects the character of Morris- ville’s past. This includes design concepts and detailed recommendations for growth and infill within the area, as well as improvements to benefit mobility, all while protecting and enhancing historic assets. Morrisville Land Use Plan & Morrisville Transportation Plan (2009) In 2009, the Town of Morrisville completed a comprehensive planning effort to concur- rently develop new land use and transporta- tion plans. This ensured that interconnected issues relating to both land use and trans- portation could be adequately planned for and addressed across both plan documents. The Land Use Plan will replace the 2009 Land Use Plan component of this planning effort. In general, the 2009 plans addressed many issues that remain relevant today, including a rapidly growing community, diminishing development opportunities, and roadway congestion.

McCrimmon Parkway Extension Area Development Guide (2012)

Morrisville Active Kids Strategic Plan (2017) The Morrisville Active Kids Strategic Plan promotes more active lifestyles for the children of Morrisville through continuing investment in pedestrian, bicycle, and park infrastructure. This includes a review of strengths, opportunities, and challenges as well as action steps to support greater activity for Morrisville’s youth. Connect Morrisville – Strategic Plan (2018) Connect Morrisville is the Town’s first stra - tegic plan, adopted in April of 2018. The plan provides high-level direction intended to guide policymaking and both short- and long-term projects withinMorrisville, including a mission statement, vision, and community values. Parks + Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan (2018) The Parks + Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan provides a complete analysis of parks, recreational programs, and related facilities within Morrisville to identify neces- sary improvements that will ensure residents have access to the outdoors and quality recreation opportunities.

Comprehensive Transportation Plan (2019) During the development of the Land Use Plan , the Town of Morrisville also updated the 2009 Transportation Plan. This was a sepa- rate planning process that was completed in 2019. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan reviews all elements of transportation within Morrisville and provides recommen- dations to improve connectivity and ensure efficient mobility. Morrisville Affordable Housing Plan (2019) The Morrisville Affordable Housing Plan was completed to better understand the challenges of providing affordable housing in Morrisville and the surrounding region. The Plan outlines options for responding to affordable housing needs, sets goals related to affordability, and establishes an effective and practical course of action for the Town to accommodate affordable housing options.

The McCrimmon Parkway Extension Area Development Guide was prepared in antic- ipation of investment along McCrimmon Parkway as it is extended through eastern Morrisville. This report provides guidance in relation to land uses and development standards for properties within the extension area to ensure investment is best aligned with the Town’s vision. The intent of the report was to identify issues, themes, and consider- ations that could assist the Town in preparing updates to the Unified Development Ordi - nance (UDO). McCrimmon Transit Small Area Plan (2013) The McCrimmon Transit Small Area Plan was developed to encourage appropriate transit-oriented development (TOD) around the intersection of McCrimmon Parkway and NC54. This was in response to regional plans to improve public transit, including expanded bus and rail service. In addition, the Plan complements the vision established in the Town’s 2009 land use and transportation plans, which called for better transit access to support Morrisville’s regional location and competitiveness.

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