Setback and Area Standards for C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial Districts in Bentonville

The C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district in the City of Bentonville allows for maximum land utilization, featuring 0-foot minimum setbacks for front, side, and rear yards when the property is adjacent to non-residential districts. If a development within the Bentonville C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district is adjacent to a residential district, it must provide a 10-foot side setback, though the rear setback remains 0 feet regardless of the neighboring zoning. Because this district is intended for urban, walkable environments, it permits up to 100% lot coverage and has no minimum requirements for lot area or width.

Purpose of the C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial District

In Bentonville, the C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district is established for areas located outside of the downtown core to provide opportunities for residents to live, work, and shop in close proximity. This district is designed with an urban, walkable character that encourages physical activity and social interaction [Sec 401.08(a)(4)].

Minimum Setback Requirements

Setbacks in the City of Bentonville are measured as the horizontal distance between the property line (or right-of-way line) and the foundation of the structure [Sec 401.03(d)]. The following table outlines the specific requirements for the C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district:

Setback Type	Adjacent to Non-Residential District	Adjacent to Residential District
Front Setback (Parking in front)	0 feet	N/A
Front Setback (No parking in front)	0 feet	N/A
Side Setback	0 feet	10 feet
Rear Setback	0 feet	0 feet

Source: [Sec 401.08(c)(1)]

Building Height and Setback Exceptions

The maximum height allowed for a structure in the Bentonville C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district is 60 feet [Sec 401.08(d)(1)].

While most commercial districts require an additional foot of setback for every foot a building exceeds the maximum height limit, the C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district has a unique exception. In the C-3 district, only the specific portion of the structure that rises above the 60-foot height limit is required to meet the additional setback requirements [Sec 401.08(d)(2)].

Lot and Area Standards

The City of Bentonville does not impose minimum area or width requirements for the C-3 Mixed-Use Commercial district, allowing for flexible urban infill.

Standard	Requirement
Min. Lot Area	None
Min. Land Area per Dwelling Unit	None
Min. Lot Width	None
Max. Lot Depth	None
Max. Lot Coverage (Interior Lot)	100%
Max. Lot Coverage (Corner/Exterior Lot)	100%

Source: [Sec 401.08(b)]

Sections Cited

• Sec 401.03 Calculations And Measurements
• Sec 401.08 Commercial (C) Districts Regulations