Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021

B. Conditional Rezoning Application and Review

1. If the applicant for a Conditional Rezoning proposes use of the development incentives authorized by this section, the Conditional Rezoning application shall specify the additional allowable uses and the less restrictive intensity and dimensional standards proposed to be applicable to district development (see subsection C below) and the compensating public benefits proposed to be provided (see subsection D below). 2. In reviewing the Conditional Rezoning application, Town staff, the Planning and Zoning Board, and the Town Council shall consider the extent to which the proposed public benefit(s) compensate for the additional allowable uses and the less restrictive intensity and dimensional standards proposed as part of the application. C. Development Incentives The additional uses that may be allowed in a conditional zoning district on provision of compensating public benefits are identified in the use tables in Article 4: Use Standards, with a “C” in the column for the parallel base district. The less restrictive intensity and dimensional standards that may be applied if a development incentive is proposed are identified in the table of intensity and dimensional standards set out in this article for the parallel base zoning district. D. Compensating Public Benefits One or more of the following benefits may be proposed as part of a Conditional Rezoning application proposing to use the development incentives authorized by this section — provided the benefit is in addition to what is otherwise required to meet the minimum standards of this Ordinance and other Town, County, State, or federal regulations.

1. Dedication of Land or Facilities or In-Lieu Fee Contribution a. Parks

The dedication of land, construction of facilities, or contribution of an in-lieu fee for public parks in exceedance of the minimum standards set forth in this Ordinance.

b. Stormwater Management Facilities

The dedication of land, construction of facilities, or contribution of an in-lieu fee for stormwater management facilities supporting the Town’s Stormwater Program. c. Transportation Facilities The dedication of land, construction of facilities, or contribution of an in-lieu fee for off-site transportation facilities called for in the Comprehensive Plan. d. Community Facilities The dedication of land or construction of facilities for community facilities (e.g. cultural arts center, public plaza, and public art) called for in the Comprehensive Plan or supporting studies. 2. Rehabilitation of Historic Structures

The protection and/or rehabilitation of a historic structure or the Clements House.

3.

Workforce Housing

The construction of workforce dwelling units, and/or contribution of funds for such construction, that is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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