Bentonville Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Parking Requirements
In the City of Bentonville, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are not required to have any dedicated off-street parking spaces. Property owners in the City of Bentonville are permitted to provide at most one additional off-street parking space for an ADU, and any such space provided must be paved.
Parking Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
The Bentonville Zoning Code establishes specific regulations regarding the provision of parking for Accessory Dwelling Units to ensure they integrate into existing neighborhoods without creating excessive vehicle density. While the City of Bentonville requires standard single-family dwellings to provide two off-street spaces, the code treats the addition of an ADU differently [Section 501.06(f)].
According to the specific use regulations for these units, no additional parking spaces are required for an ADU beyond what is already required for the primary residence [Section 601.02(f)]. However, the City of Bentonville does allow for optional parking if the property owner chooses to provide it.
| Parking Regulation | Requirement for ADUs in Bentonville |
|---|---|
| Minimum Required Off-Street Spaces | 0 spaces |
| Maximum Permitted Additional Spaces | 1 space |
| Paving Requirement | Must be paved if provided |
| Access Driveway Width (Residential) | Minimum 10 feet |
District-Specific Applicability
The allowance for ADUs without additional parking requirements applies across various districts in the City of Bentonville. In the Downtown Neighborhood (DN) districts, specifically DN-1 and DN-2, ADUs are permitted on lots with single-family structures [Section 401.07-B(d)(1)]. While the general standard for these downtown districts is one parking space per dwelling unit, the specific use regulations for ADUs in the City of Bentonville take precedence, confirming that no additional parking is required for the accessory unit [Section 401.07-B(d)(1); Section 601.02(f)].
General Requirements and Limitations
Even when parking is not required, ADUs in the City of Bentonville must adhere to several other site-related standards:
- Number of Units: Only one ADU is allowed per lot, whether it is attached to the main house or a detached structure [Section 601.02(c)].
- Utility Connections: The ADU must be served by the same water meter and sewer connections as the primary structure; the City of Bentonville prohibits increasing the water meter size solely to serve an ADU [Section 601.02(h)].
- Entryway Visibility: To maintain neighborhood character, only one entrance to the ADU may be visible from the front street [Section 601.02(e)].
Sections Cited
- Sec 201.02 Definitions Of Terms And Uses
- Sec 401.07-B Downtown Neighborhood (DN) Districts Regulations
- Sec 501.06 Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
- Sec 601.02 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)