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Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.6. Single-Family Attached, Detached, and Duplex Design Standards

Single-Family Attached, Detached, and Duplex Design Standards

5.9.6.

A. Applicability Except where exempted in accordance with Section 5.9.6.B, Exemptions, the standards in Section 5.9.6.C, Standards, shall apply to all new bungalow court, pocket neighborhood, single-family detached, attached, and duplex development in the Town. B. Exemptions The following forms of single-family detached, attached, and duplex development are exempted from these design standards: 1. Development located within a Type 1 or Type 2 subdivision submitted and determined complete in accordance with Section 2.4.3.F, Determination of Application Completeness, prior to May 11, 2016; 2. Development located in a preliminary subdivision plat approved prior to May 11, 2016; 3. Manufactured homes; and 4. Development in a Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) district (See Section 3.3.2, Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) District). Finished Floor Elevation Except for structures located more than 30 feet from the front lot line or designed or intended for occupation by persons with physical disabilities, the finished floor elevation at the front facade shall be a minimum of 18 inches above grade for structures set back from the front lot line from 10 feet to 30 feet. (See Figure 5.9.6.C.1: Foundation Heights.) C. Standards 1.

Figure 5.9.6.C.1: Foundation Heights.

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Building Orientation (Town Center Districts)

a. Except for pocket neighborhoods, the orientation of the primary entrance to the dwelling shall be consistent with the established pattern along the block face. b. In pocket neighborhoods, primary entrances shall be oriented in accordance with Section 4.2.5.C.1.f.

Morrisville, NC

June 13, 2023

Unified Development Ordinance

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