Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - September 2020

Article 4: Use Standards Section 4.2. Principal Uses 4.2.5. Principal Use-Specific Standards

(B) Each dwelling unit of shall incorporate a covered front porch of at least five feet in depth and five feet in width; and (C) Any facade facing common area shall incorporate a sufficient amount of windows to facilitate observation of the common area from within the dwelling.

(4)

Common Building

A common building located within the common open space area may be included as an accessory use, but in no instance shall the common building exceed 4,000 square feet or serve as a permanent dwelling unit.

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

2.

Group Living Uses

a. Congregate Living Facility (1) A minimum of 15 percent of the land area (excluding streets and parking areas) shall be designated as outdoor open space for enjoyment and use of the residents. The open space shall be safe and easily accessible, and provide active or passive recreation opportunities.

b. Continuing Care Retirement Community

(1) The continuing care retirement community shall be for the sole residency of persons 62 years or older. (2) The number of nursing care beds shall not be more than 50 percent of the total number of permitted dwelling units. (3) Conveniently located indoor common areas for recreation, social, and dining shall be provided for the residents. (4) A minimum of 15 percent of the land area (excluding streets and parking areas) shall be designated as outdoor open space for the enjoyment and use of the residents. The open space shall be safe and easily accessible, and provide active or passive recreation opportunities.

D. Standards for Specific Institutional Uses

1.

Community and Government Service Uses

a. College or University (1) Existing and new public college and university facilities may be used for public school students in joint or cooperative programs such as middle or early college programs and dual enrollment programs, in accordance with G.S. 115D- 41.

b. Day Care Center

(1) The center shall comply with all applicable State regulations and obtain appropriate State licensing prior to operation.

c. Place of Worship, Community

(1) The place of worship shall be located on a lot that fronts an thoroughfare or collector street. (2) If the place of worship is proposed within a facility previously used for a commercial use, it shall comply with standards for minimum number of parking spaces required for a place of worship. (3) A decision-making authority may grant modifications of the standards applicable to a place of worship on finding that the modification is necessary to eliminate a substantial

Morrisville, NC

September 1, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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