Bentonville R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential District Use Guide
The R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district in Bentonville is established to provide for single-family manufactured home subdivisions, manufactured home parks, or the placement of manufactured homes on individual lots. Within this Municipality, the district maintains a maximum building height of 36 feet and requires a minimum lot area of 4,500 square feet for individual manufactured home lots.
Overview of the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential District
The R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district is a specialized residential designation in Bentonville. Its primary purpose is to encourage the development of affordable housing options through the use of manufactured homes while ensuring these developments are situated in a suitable environment that maintains the character of the community [Section 401.07].
Allowed Uses by Right
In Bentonville, uses allowed by right in the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district are those that do not require a conditional use permit or site plan approval, though they must still comply with standard building permit requirements and other applicable city regulations [Section 401.05].
- Residential Dwellings: Single-family dwellings, manufactured homes (meeting HUD standards), and modular homes [Section 401.05].
- Manufactured Home Parks: Dedicated areas designed and improved for the occupancy of two or more manufactured homes [Section 401.05].
- Public and Recreational Spaces: Mini-parks and neighborhood parks [Section 401.05].
- Community Services: Community gardens and registered family child care homes serving five or fewer children [Section 401.05].
- Animal Use: Domestic or household animals (such as dogs and cats) [Section 401.05].
- Commercial/Vending: Mobile food vendors [Section 401.05].
Conditional Uses
The following uses may be permitted within the Bentonville R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district only after receiving approval for a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission. These uses are reviewed to ensure they are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood [Section 301.06].
- Residential & Care Facilities: Group homes and Type B home occupations [Section 401.05].
- Educational & Religious: Educational facilities, religious facilities, and museums [Section 401.05].
- Institutional Services: Adult day care, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes (serving 6–16 children) [Section 401.05].
- Public & Utilities: Community centers, cemeteries or mausoleums, utility facilities, and wireless communication facilities [Section 401.05].
- Other: Bed and breakfast lodging, urban farms, botanical gardens, and temporary uses [Section 401.05].
Accessory Uses
Accessory uses in the Bentonville R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district are subordinate to the principal use and must be located on the same lot.
- Accessory Structures: Garages, workshops, and sheds (must not exceed 50% of the primary structure's square footage) [Section 601.01].
- Accessory Dwellings: Habitable living units (ADUs) added to or created within a single-family dwelling [Section 601.02].
- Equipment: Small wind energy systems and donation boxes [Section 401.05].
- Home-Based Work: Type A home occupations (approved administratively) [Section 601.12].
Prohibited Uses
Under the Bentonville Zoning Code, any use not explicitly marked as permitted by right (●), allowed as an accessory use (A), or permitted as a conditional use (C) is strictly prohibited in the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district [Section 401.05]. Specific prohibited categories include:
- Commercial/Industrial: All heavy and light industrial uses, general retail stores, packaged liquor stores, bars, and auto repair shops.
- Agriculture: Large-scale farming, slaughterhouses, and commercial stables.
- Lodging: Hotels and motels (excluding approved bed and breakfasts).
- Medical: Hospitals and medical marijuana dispensaries or cultivation facilities.
Technical Development Standards
The R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district has specific requirements regarding lot size, setbacks, and building height to ensure orderly development within Bentonville.
Lot and Area Standards
| Feature | Manufactured Home Lots | Manufactured Home Parks | All Others Not Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Lot Area | 4,500 sq. ft. | 11,000 sq. ft. | 7,000 sq. ft. |
| Min. Land Area per Unit | 4,500 sq. ft. | 3,500 sq. ft. | 7,000 sq. ft. |
| Min. Lot Width | 50 ft. | 60 ft. | 65 ft. |
| Max. Coverage (Interior) | 30% | 30% | 40% |
| Max. Coverage (Corner) | 35% | 35% | 45% |
Minimum Setback Standards
| Building Type | Front Setback | Side (Interior) | Side (Exterior) | Rear Setback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Lots | 20 ft. | 10 ft. | 20 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Manufactured Home Park | 25 ft. | 15 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. |
Height and Parking
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height | 36 ft. |
| Parking: Single-Family | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Parking: MH Subdivision | 2 spaces per manufactured home |
Sections Cited
- Section 301.06 Conditional Uses
- Section 401.05 Table Of Uses For Zoning Districts
- Section 401.07 Residential (R) Districts Regulations
- Section 501.06 Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
- Section 601.01 Accessory Structures
- Section 601.02 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Section 601.12 Home Occupations