Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021.2

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.14. Fences and Walls 5.14.8. Appearance

6. Fence and Wall Landscaping

Except on lots containing single-family detached, duplex, or manufactured home dwellings, fences and walls over four feet in height and located within 15 feet of a greenway or a street right-of- way or easement shall be supplemented with landscape screening to soften the visual impact of the fence, in accordance with the standards below. (See Figure 5.14.8.A.6: Fence and Wall Landscaping.) a. Evergreen shrubs shall be installed on the exterior side of the fence or wall at an average spacing of one per five linear feet of fence or wall length.

b. Shrubs shall meet the size standards of Section 5.12.3.A, New Planting Standards, and may be installed in a staggered, clustered, grouped, or linear fashion. c. One understory tree may be substituted for every three evergreen shrubs, provided the tree meets the size standards of Section 5.12.3.A, New Planting Standards. d. Required fence and wall landscaping may be integrated into the plant materials provided to meet standards for perimeter or streetyard buffers (Section 5.6) or vehicular use area screening (Section 5.12.4). B. Fences in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District 1. Fences shall be of a similar character and color as the principal structure. 2. Masonry walls are prohibited. The use of masonry as a post is permitted. 3. To avoid disruption of the open character of the street frontage, solid privacy fencing and other opaque privacy fencing is prohibited. 4. To maintain an open character, the pickets shall be spaced at least two and a half, but no more than four inches on center. C. 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 Defining Outdoor Dining Areas a. Fencing shall have an open character, with slats or other decorative elements spaced at least three inches apart. Opaque fencing is prohibited. b. Fencing shall be constructed of aluminum, steel, iron, or similar material. Wood, chain link, or other materials not specifically manufactured for pedestrian control are prohibited. 2. Fencing Defining Child Play Spaces a. Fencing shall have an open character, with slats or other decorative elements spaces at least three inches on apart unless more stringent standards are required by a State regulatory agency. Opaque fencing is prohibited. b. Fencing shall be constructed of aluminum, steel, iron, or similar material with unpainted masonry columns. Wood, chain link, or other materials are prohibited. Figure 5.14.8.A.6: Fence and Wall Landscaping.

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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