Setback Requirements for the DN-1 Downtown Low-Density Residential District in Bentonville
In the DN-1: Downtown Low-Density Residential district of Bentonville, primary structures must adhere to a front yard setback range of 15 to 25 feet. Interior side yards require a minimum of 7 feet for detached buildings, while the rear yard setback is established at 25 feet. Corner lots in the DN-1: Downtown Low-Density Residential district must maintain a more substantial exterior side yard setback of 15 feet.
DN-1: Downtown Low-Density Residential Setback Standards
The City of Bentonville establishes the following setback requirements for all building types within the DN-1 district to preserve the established development pattern of the downtown area [Section 401.07-B(a)(1)].
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement | Maximum Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | 15 feet | 25 feet |
| Side Yard (Exterior / Corner) | 15 feet | N/A |
| Side Yard (Interior - Detached) | 7 feet | N/A |
| Side Yard (Interior - Attached) | 0 feet | N/A |
| Rear Yard | 25 feet | N/A |
Setbacks in Bentonville are measured as the horizontal distance between the property line (or right-of-way line) and the foundation of the structure [Section 401.03(d)].
Garage and Parking Setbacks in the DN-1 District
Specific standards apply to the placement of garages on lots within the DN-1: Downtown Low-Density Residential district to maintain the aesthetic character of the neighborhood [Section 401.07(c)(3)]:
- Street-Facing Garages: These must be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the property line the garage faces.
- Side- or Rear-Loading Garages: These must be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line.
- General Parking: For residential uses in the DN districts, surface parking must be located at the side or the rear of the building to ensure that vehicles do not interrupt pedestrian movement at the front of the building [Section 501.06(e)(1)(c)].
Allowed Setback Encroachments
The Bentonville zoning code allows certain architectural features to project into required setbacks, provided they meet specific standards [Section 401.04(h)]:
- Eaves, Sills, and Cornices: May project up to 18 inches into any required setback.
- Bay Windows and Chimneys: May encroach up to 2 feet into any required setback, but must remain at least 3 feet from the side or rear property lines.
- Open Porches and Decks: May encroach into setbacks but must remain at least 12 feet from the front property line and at least 5 feet from the side or rear property lines.
- Awnings: May extend up to 6 feet into a required setback but must be no closer than 2 feet from the curb of any street or property line [Section 401.04(h)].
Additional District Parameters
The DN-1: Downtown Low-Density Residential district is intended for neighborhoods that are predominantly single-family with lots generally larger than 60 feet in width [Section 401.07-B(a)(1)]. For the purposes of setbacks and placement, all structures in this district must be classified as either Single-family or Cottage Court building types [Section 401.07-B(c)(1)]. All lots in the DN-1: Downtown Low-Density Residential district must have a minimum street frontage of 20 feet [Section 401.07-B(d)(2)].
Sections Cited
- Sec 201.02 Definitions Of Terms And Uses
- Sec 401.03 Calculations And Measurements
- Sec 401.04 Application Of Zoning District Regulations
- Sec 401.07 Residential (R) Districts Regulations
- Sec 401.07-B Downtown Neighborhood (DN) Districts Regulations
- Sec 501.06 Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required