Off-Street Parking Requirements for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) in Bentonville
Developments within the City of Bentonville Planned Unit Development (PUD) district must adhere to the standard off-street parking ratios established in Article 501, ensuring that the cumulative number of spaces is never less than the requirements for individual uses. The City of Bentonville allows Planned Unit Development (PUD) projects to meet these requirements through shared parking on adjacent lots managed by a property owners' association, and the Planning Commission may grant specific modifications to parking standards for mixed residential and commercial uses through the master site plan.
General Compliance and Flexibility
All projects within a City of Bentonville Planned Unit Development (PUD) district are required to comply with the general off-street parking and loading regulations found in Article 501 [Section 401.10(f)(2)]. However, the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district is intended to encourage innovative design, and therefore offers specific flexibilities not found in traditional zoning:
- Location of Parking: Requirements for individual structures or lots in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) may be satisfied by providing parking on the lot itself or on adjacent property, provided that the adjacent property is controlled by a property owners' association (POA) of which the lot is an automatic participant [Section 401.10(f)(2)].
- Modification of Standards: When a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involves mixed residential and commercial uses, the applicant may propose modifications to the required number of off-street parking spaces as part of the PUD description and development standards [Section 401.10(e)(1)(h)].
- Cumulative Minimums: Under no circumstances shall the cumulative parking and loading requirements for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) be less than the total required if those uses were established individually in other zoning districts in the City of Bentonville [Section 401.10(f)(2)].
Residential Parking Standards
Residential components within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the City of Bentonville must meet the following minimum ratios, unless specific modifications are approved via the master site plan for mixed-use clusters:
| Land Use | Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Single-Family Dwelling | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Patio Home Dwelling | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Two-Family Dwelling, Duplex | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Multi-Family Dwelling | 3 spaces for every two dwelling units |
| Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 spaces per manufactured home |
[Section 501.06(f)]
Office, Institutional, and Commercial Parking Standards
Commercial and institutional uses within the City of Bentonville Planned Unit Development (PUD) district are subject to ratios based on net floor area or occupancy. For large-scale structures, the City of Bentonville provides a graduated reduction in required spaces for the portion of the building exceeding 10,000 square feet [Section 501.06(f)].
| Land Use | Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Medical Clinics | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of net floor space |
| Business and Professional Office | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of net floor area |
| General Business and Retail Sales | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of net floor area |
| Restaurants (and similar) | 1 space per 4 occupants (max capacity) + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
| Event Center | 1 space per 4 occupants (max capacity) + 1 space per 1 employee |
[Section 501.06(f)]
Design and Surfacing Requirements
The City of Bentonville requires all off-street parking areas within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be paved with a sealed surface pavement [Section 501.07]. Standard 90-degree parking spaces must measure at least nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet, exclusive of access drives or aisles [Section 501.02(a)].
If a Planned Unit Development (PUD) includes an access drive that does not directly abut a street or alley, the City of Bentonville requires the drive to be at least ten (10) feet wide for dwellings and at least fifteen (15) feet wide for all other cases [Section 501.02(b)].
Sections Cited
- Section 401.10 PUD, Planned Unit Development
- Section 501.02 Parking Dimensions
- Section 501.06 Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
- Section 501.07 Surfacing Of Parking Lots