Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - September 2020

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.9. Building and Design Standards for the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District

C. Multiple Buildings

Development made up of multiple buildings shall be configured to achieve at least two of the following:

1. Break up the site into a series of smaller “blocks” defined by on-site streets, vehicle accessways, pedestrian walkways, or other circulation routes; 2. Frame the corners of street intersections or entry points into the development; 3. Frame and enclose a “main street” pedestrian and/or vehicle access corridor within the development site; 4. Frame and enclose, on at least three sides, parking areas, public spaces, or other site amenities; or 5. Frame and enclose plazas, pocket parks, squares, outdoor dining areas, or other outdoor gathering space for pedestrians. D. Facade Mass and Scale If the street-facing facade of a building is more than 40 feet wide, the perceived mass and scale of the building shall be reduced by incorporating at least three of the following design elements that are consistent with the development’s architectural character and create distinctive variations in the facade spaced no more than 40 feet apart: 1. Variations in roof form and parapet heights; 2. Pronounced (as least one foot deep) recesses and/or projections in the wall plane; 3. Distinct changes in texture and/or color of wall surfaces; 4. Pilasters that are at least eight inches deep and at least eight inches wide, and have a height equal to at least 80 percent of the facade’s height; or Primary building entrances shall be clearly distinguished by using one or more of the following architectural features: 1. Covered walkways or arcades; 2. Awnings (fabric or metal, no plastic), nonresidential canopies, or porches; or 3. Projected or recessed building mass. F. Fenestration Along Street-Level Facades At least 35 percent of the facade area of the street-level floor of buildings facing the transit station, a street providing direct access to the station, or a nearby public space shall be comprised of windows or doorways. (Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015) 5.9.10. Building and Design Standards for the Historic Crossroads Village and Main Street Districts A. Applicability The following building organization and design standards shall apply to all mixed-use, nonresidential and multifamily development as well as structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated historic landmarks development within the Historic Crossroads Village and Main Street District. 5. Second floor galleries/balconies. E. Building Entrances

Morrisville, NC

September 1, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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