Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance_September 2023.3

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.9. Building Configuration and Design 5.9.7. Single-Family Attached, Detached and Duplex Design Guidelines

2. Unless exempted, single-family detached, attached, or duplex development located in a subdivision reviewed and decided in accordance with in accordance with Section 2.5.6.B.2, Type 2 Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval Procedure, shall comply with these design guidelines. 3. Single-family detached, attached, or duplex development subject to a statement of voluntary compliance (Section 5.9.7.B.2) shall comply with these design guidelines. B. Design Guidelines

1.

Guidelines Voluntary

Except where explicitly stated otherwise in the Ordinance, compliance with the design guidelines in this section is voluntary and at the discretion of the applicant.

2.

Statement of Voluntary Compliance

In cases where an applicant chooses to comply with the guidelines in this section, the applicant shall include the following notation and landowner signature on the:

a. Development application;

b. Approved Type 2 development; and

c.

The Final Plat.

The development depicted herein is subject to the Town of Morrisville Single Family Attached, Detached, and Duplex Design Guidelines in place at the time the application for this development was determined to be complete. I hereby voluntarily consent to the application of these guidelines, this acceptance of which shall run with the land regardless of changes in ownership, and recognize that failure to comply with the applicable guidelines following approval is a violation of the Town of Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance.

____________________________________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date

3.

Guidelines

a. Side and Rear Facade (1) Although the front facade of a principal building is expected to be the primary focal point in terms of architectural character and features, all sides of a building shall incorporate architectural detailing and windows that complement the front facade and provides visual interest. Blank walls void of architectural detailing are prohibited. (2) Building walls configured in accordance with these guidelines that are blank or void of architectural detailing and windows are prohibited adjacent to a street. b. Foundation Materials Poured concrete foundations, concrete block foundations, or smooth-faced concrete masonry unit foundations configured in accordance with these guidelines shall be covered by decks, porches, or be clad in face brick, stone, or some other masonry material accurately imitating these materials. In no instance shall poured concrete, concrete block, or smooth-faced concrete masonry unit foundations be visible.

Duplexes

c.

A duplex structure shall be organized so as to give the appearance of being a large single family home.

Morrisville, NC

June 13, 2023

Unified Development Ordinance

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