Off-Street Parking Standards for the R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential District in Bentonville
In the City of Bentonville, residential developments within the R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential district must provide parking at ratios ranging from two spaces per unit for single-family and duplexes to 1.5 spaces per unit for multifamily dwellings. All parking facilities in this district must be paved with a sealed surface and adhere to standard stall dimensions of 9 feet by 19 feet for 90-degree parking [Sec 501.02, Sec 501.06, Sec 501.07].
Residential Parking Requirements
The R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential district is designed to accommodate various housing types, each with specific parking minimums. In the City of Bentonville, the number of spaces is determined by the specific type of residential use within the R-3 district [Sec 501.06(f)].
| Land Use Type | Required 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 each two dwelling units (1.5 per unit) |
| Boarding or Rooming House | 1 space per guest room |
Commercial and Institutional Parking Requirements
While the R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential district is primarily residential, certain professional or institutional uses may be permitted as conditional or accessory uses. The City of Bentonville applies the following general schedule for these projects when located within or abutting the R-3 district [Sec 501.06(f)]:
| Land Use Type | Required Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Business and Professional Office | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of net floor area* |
| Medical Clinics | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of net floor area |
| Nursery, Kindergarten, or Day-Care | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. plus 1 space per employee |
| Places of Public Assembly (Theaters, Arenas) | 1 space for each four (4) seats |
| General Business and Retail Sales | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of net floor area* |
*Note: For structures larger than 10,000 square feet, the City of Bentonville provides a sliding scale reduction for the remaining net floor area [Sec 501.06(f)].
Parking Lot Design and Dimensions
The City of Bentonville mandates specific engineering and design standards for any off-street parking constructed in the R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential district.
Standard Stall Dimensions
Standard 90-degree parking spaces must be at least 9 feet wide and 19 feet deep, excluding access drives or aisles [Sec 501.02(a)]. For angled parking, the following requirements apply [Sec 501.02(c)]:
| Parking Angle | Width (ft.) | Depth (ft.) | Maneuvering Area (ft.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel | 9 | 22 | 11 |
| 30 Degree | 18 | 17.3 | 11 |
| 45 Degree | 12.7 | 19.8 | 13 |
| 60 Degree | 10.4 | 21 | 18 |
| 90 Degree | 9 | 19 | 24 |
Surfacing and Maintenance
Any off-street parking area in the R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential district must be paved with a sealed surface pavement to prevent dust. Low-impact development (LID) designs may be used if approved by the City of Bentonville Engineer [Sec 501.07].
Location and Setback Restrictions
In the R-3 Medium-High Density Multifamily Residential district, off-street parking must be located on the same lot as the structure it serves, or within 200 feet of the building [Sec 501.03(a), Sec 501.04].
Additionally, projects in the R-3 district with more than five vehicles are considered through the Large-Scale Development process [Sec 501.08]. Specific separation requirements apply for nonresidential uses located in or abutting the R-3 district to protect residential character [Sec 601.15]:
- Entrance Driveways and Parking: Must be separated by a minimum of 50 feet from the nearest other property in a residential district.
- Reductions: This separation may be reduced to no less than 50 feet if "Type A Screening" is provided along the property line abutting the residential property [Sec 601.15].
Sections Cited
- Sec 401.07 Residential (R) Districts Regulations
- Sec 501.01 Applicability
- Sec 501.02 Parking Dimensions
- Sec 501.03 Location Of Off-Street Parking
- Sec 501.04 Ownership
- Sec 501.06 Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
- Sec 501.07 Surfacing Of Parking Lots
- Sec 501.08 Off-Street Parking Lots In Residential Districts
- Sec 601.15 Nonresidential Uses In Or Abutting R Districts