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Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.5. Building and Design Standards for Mixed-Use, Group Living, and Nonresidential Development

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The backside of a parapet wall, even when used as an architectural feature shall not be visible from a drive aisle, street or vehicle use area, to the maximum extent practicable. To achieve this, taller parapets shall wrap around on each side of the building or be constructed as a three- or four sided architectural feature. The material on the sides of the wrapped parapet wall or the architectural feature shall be consistent with that on the front of the parapet wall. (See Figure 5.9.5.F.3: Example of Parapet Walls.)

Figure 5.9.5.F.3: Example of Parapet Walls.

G. Utility Equipment and Downspouts on Facades

1. Electrical meters and conduits, ventilation panels and screens, and other utility equipment affixed to a building facade shall be painted to match the adjacent surface.

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Downspouts affixed to a building facade shall be:

a. Painted to match the primary color palette or the adjacent surface; or

b. Constructed of a natural material that complements the structure.

H. Fenestration

1. Ground-floor building facades adjacent to an existing or proposed public or private street shall include windows and glass doors in the following amounts: a. 50 percent of the length of the ground floor facade elevation for eating and drinking establishments and retail sales and service uses; b. 35 percent of the length of the ground floor facade elevation for mixed-use, group living, and all other nonresidential uses;

c. 20 percent of the length of all upper floors.

2. Required fenestration on the ground-level shall comply with the following standards:

a. Window or glass door shall cover an average of at least 60 percent of the ground floor facade height, as measured from the finished grade to the top of the first floor facade; and

b. Each individual glass window or door shall:

(1) Provide d irect views to the building’s interior;

(2) Provide direct views to lit display areas extending a minimum of three feet behind the window; or (3) Be tinted to provide the appearance of a window, except in the TOD District where mirrored, spandrel, or other faux glass is not permitted. 3. These fenestration standards shall not apply to building facades that conceal structured parking.

(Ord. No. 2014-022, 06/24/2014; Ord. No. 2016-001, 05/10/2016)

Morrisville, NC

June 13, 2023

Unified Development Ordinance

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