Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021.2

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.16. Signage 5.15.8. Additional Lighting Standards for the Main Street (MS) District

B. Pedestrian Lighting 1. Pedestrian-oriented lighting no higher than 15 feet above the ground shall be provided along all sidewalks and other walkways connecting principal uses to parking areas, the adjacent transit station, and surrounding neighborhoods to enhance security and extend hours of activity. 2. Light fixtures shall be uniformly spaced to ensure that pedestrian areas are well lit and promote pedestrian activity. 3. Pedestrian lighting plans shall be coordinated with landscaping to ensure pedestrian areas are well lit and that conflicts between trees and light fixtures are avoided. 5.15.8. Additional Lighting Standards for the Main Street (MS) District The following standards shall apply in the Main Street (MS) District in addition to the other standards in this section: A. Pedestrian Lighting 1. Pedestrian-oriented lighting no higher than 15 feet above the ground shall be provided along all sidewalks and other walkways connecting principal uses to parking areas and surrounding neighborhoods to enhance security and extend hours of activity. The black Duke Energy Victorian- style pole shall be the only pole permitted. 2. The Duke Energy Open Deluxe Acorn LED shall be the only fixture permitted. 3. Light fixtures shall be uniformly spaced to ensure that pedestrian areas are well lit and promote pedestrian activity. 4. Pedestrian lighting plans shall be coordinated with landscaping to ensure pedestrian areas are well lit and that conflicts between trees and light fixtures are avoided. B. Vehicle Use Area Lighting All fixtures shall be a Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixture that: 1. Emits no light emitted at or above 90 degrees; 2. Complies with Table 5.15.3.B: Light Levels and Uniformity Ratios for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting; and 3. Is located on an electrical service provider’s standard black fiberglass poles installed at a mounting height of 30 feet. SECTION 5.16. SIGNAGE 5.16.1. Purpose, Scope, and Authority A. Purpose The purpose of this section is to preserve the right of free speech and expression while regulating and controlling signs to: 1. Encourage the use of signage as a means of visual communication; 2. Safeguard vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic within streets by minimizing visual distractions to motorists and preventing obstruction of or interferences with traffic signs and signals; 3. Preserve property values and community character by promoting quality design in signage and preventing unsightly signage and visual clutter; and 4. Minimize possible adverse impacts of signage on adjacent public and private properties.

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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