Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - May 2020

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration andDesign 5.9.4. ExteriorFacade Materials andColorsfor All Development

c. Materials used for net facade areas, cornices, and architectural accents on all mixed-use principal buildings, that include multifamily dwelling units, are subject to:

(1) Table 5.9.4.B.2, Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Exterior Facade Materials; or

(2) Table 5.9.4.B.2, Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Exterior Facade Materials, for any building story that has multiple uses and Section 5.9.4.B.1, Multifamily Development Buildings and Structures, for any building story that only includes multifamily dwellingunits. 3. Accessory Buildings and Structures Materials used on accessory buildings or structures associated with a multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, or industrial development shall be consistent with the materials used on the principal buildings or structures.

Table 5.9.4.B.1: Multifamily Exterior Facade Materials A = If selected, shall occupy at least 50%of Total Facade [1] B = If selected, shall not exceed 50%of Total Net Facade [2] Blank cell = Not Allowed Material Town Center Districts [6] Other Districts [6] Brick A A Stone or rock (natural or cultured) A A Architectural precast concrete A A Composite metal wall panels [3] B Factory tinted/textured concrete masonry units A Fiber cement siding [4] B B Shingle siding B B Traditional (three coat) stucco [5] B Architectural Metal (metal siding is not allowed) B Wood B B Other high-quality, long-lasting material B B Notes: [1] Different materials with an “A” rating may be combined to comply with the 50% of the Total Net Facade coverage requirement. [2] If at least 50% of the provided off-street vehicle parking is located in a structure (parking deck or podium), the allowed total net facade percentage is increased to 75%. [3] Metal panels cannot be textured or embossed to look like other materials such as concrete or stucco. [4] Allowed up to 100% on accessory buildings and structures. [5] Must be at least 10 feet above the finished grade of the building. [6] When a multifamily development includes three or more buildings with dwelling units, the use of the same materials on every building is prohibited. To achieve this requirement, a variety of “A” materials shall be used throughout the development, and the use of the same “A” materials on adjacent buildings shall be minimal. (Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

Morrisville, NC

May 26, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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