Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021.2

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.14. Fences and Walls 5.14.7. Height Requirements for Fences and Walls

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. 2. Exemptions a. Required Screening A fence or wall provided to meet the standards of Section 5.13, Screening, 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 5.14.9, Security Plan Fences and Walls. 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: 1. No fence or wall within a front yard shall exceed a height of four feet. 2. No fence or wall within a corner side yard, side yard, or a rear yard shall exceed a height of eight feet. E. Fences and Walls in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District 1. No fence or wall within a front yard shall exceed a height of four feet. 2. No fence or wall within a corner side yard, side yard or a rear yard shall exceed a height of eight feet. F. 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. 1. Fencing used to define outdoor dining areas shall not exceed a height of three feet. 2. Fencing used to define outdoor child play spaces shall not exceed a height of six feet. (Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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