Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance

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

g. Any visits to the site by business customers or clients shall be by appointment only. Appointments may not overlap. h. There shall be no wholesale or retail sales of goods on the premises except of those goods incidental to the provision of a service by the business use (e.g., a hairdresser may sell shampoo). i. The business use shall not generate noise, vibration, odor, glare, fumes, or electrical or communications interference (including visual or audible interference with television or radio reception) that can be detected by the normal senses off the premises. 17. Limited Fuel/Oil/Bottled Gas Distribution a. Limited fuel/oil/bottled gas distribution is allowed as an accessory use to garden centers, convenience stores, retail stores, major and neighborhood shopping centers, automobile service stations, recreational vehicle rental and service uses, industrial equipment sales and rental uses, and storage of petroleum products uses. b. Any structure housing the fuel, oil, or bottled gas that is located on a sidewalk shall be located to maintain at least five feet of clearance along the sidewalk for use by pedestrians. 18. Outdoor Display of Merchandise Outdoor display of merchandise is only allowed as an accessory use to any retail sales and service use or wholesale establishment use that is conducted within a building located on the same lot, subject to the following standards: b. All outdoor display of goods shall be located immediately adjacent to the front or side of the principal building, and not in drive aisles, loading zones, fire lanes, or off-street parking spaces. c. Outdoor display areas along the front or side of a principal building shall be limited to no more than one-half of the length of the building’s front or side, as appropriate. d. Outdoor display areas shall be located to maintain a clearance area in front of primary building entrances for at least ten feet directly outward from the entrance width. e. An obstruction-free area at least five feet wide shall be maintained through the entire length of the display area or between it and adjacent parking areas so as to allow pedestrians and handicapped persons to safely and conveniently travel between parking areas or drive aisles to the building and along the front and side of the building, without having to detour around the display area. Outdoor seating is only allowed as an accessory use to any eating or drinking establishment, subject to the following standards: a. No sound production or reproduction machine or device (including, but not limited to musical instruments, loud-speakers, and sound amplifiers) shall be used, operated, or played in the outdoor seating area at a volume that is any louder than necessary for the convenient hearing of persons within the outdoor seating area, and that would disturb the peace, quiet, or comfort of adjoining properties. b. Hours of operation of the outdoor seating area shall be the same as those for the eating or drinking establishment. c. Food preparation shall occur only within the enclosed principal building containing the eating or drinking establishment. a. Merchandise displayed shall be limited to that sold or rented by the principal use of the lot. 19. Outdoor Seating

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

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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