Off-Street Parking Standards for the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential District in Bentonville
In the City of Bentonville's R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district, residential developments are required to provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit or manufactured home. While the district is primarily restricted to residential uses, any permitted non-residential activities, such as licensed child care centers or religious facilities, must adhere to specific parking ratios determined by square footage, seating capacity, or employee counts as defined by the municipal parking schedule.
General Applicability and Scope
The City of Bentonville mandates that adequate off-street parking and loading be provided in all zoning districts, including the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district. These requirements apply to all new construction, expansions in capacity, or changes in the use of a lot [Sec 501.01].
In the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district, parking spaces must be maintained as long as the building or use they serve exists. Existing parking spaces cannot be counted toward the requirements of a new addition or structure unless they exceed the original requirement [Sec 501.01].
Residential Parking Ratios
The primary uses within the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district include manufactured home subdivisions and parks, as well as standard single-family dwellings. The City of Bentonville establishes the following minimum ratios for residential uses:
| Residential Use Type | Required Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 spaces per manufactured home |
| Single-Family Dwelling | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Patio Home Dwelling | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Bed and Breakfast (Conditional) | 2 spaces per dwelling + 1 per guest room + 1 for owner |
[Sec 501.06(f)]
Non-Residential and Service Parking Ratios
The R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district allows for certain limited service and institutional uses, often via a Conditional Use Permit. These projects must meet the following City of Bentonville standards:
| Non-Residential Use | Required Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Licensed Child Care Center | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of net floor area + 1 per employee |
| Church Sanctuary | 1 space for every 4 seats (based on max seating capacity) |
| Adult Day Care | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of net floor area + 1 per employee |
| Hospitals / Sanitariums | 1 space for each bed |
[Sec 501.06(f)]
Parking Design and Dimensions
The City of Bentonville enforces strict design standards for all off-street parking facilities within the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district.
Standard Space Dimensions
For typical 90-degree parking, the standard size for a single vehicle space is 9 feet by 19 feet. This measurement does not include access drives or aisles [Sec 501.02].
Access Drive Widths
Access drives leading from the street to the parking area must meet minimum width requirements based on the use:
- Dwellings: Minimum of 10 feet in width.
- All Other Cases: Minimum of 15 feet in width.
[Sec 501.02]
Parking Angle Specifications
If a project in the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district utilizes angled parking, the following dimensions apply:
| Parking Angle | Width (ft.) | Depth (ft.) | Maneuvering Area (ft.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel | 9 | 22 | 11 |
| 30° Angle | 18 | 17.3 | 11 |
| 45° Angle | 12.7 | 19.8 | 13 |
| 60° Angle | 10.4 | 21 | 18 |
[Sec 501.02(d)]
Location and Surfacing Requirements
In the R-MH: Manufactured Home Residential district, off-street parking must generally be located within 200 feet of the structure it is intended to serve [Sec 501.03]. All parking areas must be paved with a sealed surface pavement to prevent dust, unless the City Engineer approves a construction as part of a low-impact development [Sec 501.07].
Furthermore, for any project in a residential district involving more than five vehicles, the project must be approved through the Large-Scale Development process to ensure compliance with City of Bentonville subdivision regulations [Sec 501.08].
Accessibility Standards (ADA)
All parking lots within the City of Bentonville must provide accessible spaces for persons with disabilities. The number of required accessible spaces is determined by the total capacity of the lot:
| Total Parking Spaces | Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | 1 |
| 26 to 50 | 2 |
| 51 to 75 | 3 |
| 76 to 100 | 4 |
| 101 to 150 | 5 |
[Sec 501.05]
Sections Cited
- Article 201: Definitions
- Section 401.07: Residential (R) Districts Regulations
- Section 501.01: Applicability (Off-Street Parking)
- Section 501.02: Parking Dimensions
- Section 501.03: Location of Off-Street Parking
- Section 501.05: Accessibility
- Section 501.06: Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
- Section 501.07: Surfacing of Parking Lots
- Section 501.08: Off-Street Parking Lots in Residential Districts
- Section 601.12: Home Occupations