Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - September 2020

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.7. Perimeter and Streetyard Buffers 5.7.4. Buffer Type Standards

Table 5.7.4: Buffer Type Standards Minimum Width and Screening Requirements Also see general requirements for all buffer types at bottom of table. Buffer Type C (Perimeter) This perimeter buffer provides semi-opaque screening atop a continuous opaque screen to a height of at least three feet. It allows views between developments on adjoining properties.

 Shade trees: 6 per 100 linear feet, with at least 10 feet between mature canopies  Shrubs: 25 per 100 linear feet, at least 75% evergreen, and at least 3 feet high at maturity

Option 1

 Shade trees: 4 per 100 linear feet, with at least 10 feet between mature canopies  Shrubs: 15 per 100 linear feet, at least 75% evergreen, and at least 3 feet high at maturity

Option 2

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A solid fence or wall at least 6 feet high [1]

Buffer Type D (Perimeter) This perimeter buffer provides a relatively open tree buffer between developments on adjoining properties. It is not intended to screen views but to enhance visual appeal of the development.

 Shade trees: 3 per 100 linear feet, with at least 20 feet between mature canopies  Understory trees: 3 per 100 linear feet

Option 1

 Shade trees: 2 per 100 linear feet, with at least 20 feet between mature canopies  Understory trees: 3 per 100 linear feet  A solid fence or wall at least 3 feet high or solid evergreen hedge at least 3 feet and 2 feet wide [1]

Option 2

Morrisville, NC

September 1, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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