Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - September 2020

Article 4: Use Standards Section 4.3. Accessory Uses and Structures 4.3.5. Accessory Use-Specific Standards

23. Rainwater Cistern

An aboveground rainwater cistern is allowed as an accessory use or structure to any principal use or structure, provided it:

a. Is located directly adjacent to the principal structure on a lot.

b. Does not serve as signage or have signage affixed to it.

c. Is constructed of galvanized steel or wood, or is screened in accordance with Section 5.13, Screening.

(Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015)

24. Recreation Facility, Residential Support A residential support recreation facility is allowed as an accessory use to a residential subdivision or other development including single-family detached dwellings, single-family attached dwellings, and/or multifamily dwellings, subject to the following standards:

a. The facility shall not abut a thoroughfare.

b. The facility shall provide parking in accordance with Section 5.10.3.J, Minimum Number of Off- Street Vehicle Spaces for Accessory Uses/Structures. c. A residential support recreation facility accessory to a residential subdivision shall be proposed, reviewed, and developed in conjunction with the subdivision, or approved phase thereof. d. The exterior materials, color, design features, and roof form of a residential support recreation facility shall be compatible with the building they serve. e. Accessory buildings or structures associated with a multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, or industrial development are also subject to the standards set forth in Section 5.9.4, Exterior Facade Materials and Colors for All Development. 25. Satellite Dish A satellite dish is allowed as an accessory use or structure to any principal use or structure. A satellite dish greater than one meter in diameter in a residential zoning district, or a satellite dish greater than two meters in diameter in a nonresidential zoning district, shall comply with the following standards to the extent such compliance does not unreasonably delay, prevent, or increase the cost of installation, maintenance, or use of the dish, or preclude reception of an acceptable quality signal. These standards shall not be interpreted or enforced in any manner contrary to federal or State law. a. In a residential zoning district, a satellite dish may be located within a required side yard or rear yard, but shall not:

(Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015; Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

(1) Be located within a front yard or corner side yard; and

(2) Be located within five feet of any lot line.

26. Small Wind Energy System

a. Location and Setback

(1) Tower-mounted wind energy systems shall not be located within a front yard.

(2) A small wind energy system shall be set back a distance equal to its total extended height (e.g., if on a roof, roof height plus the height of any tower extending from the roof) plus five feet from all property lines, public street rights-of-way, and overhead utility lines.

Morrisville, NC

September 1, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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