Allowed and Prohibited Uses in the RSF-2 Zoning District of Fayetteville
In the City of Fayetteville, the RSF-2: Residential Single-family — Two (2) Units per Acre district serves as a transition zone between neighborhoods with large lots (one acre or more) and those with smaller standard lots. Land use in this Fayetteville district is primarily limited to low-density detached dwellings with a maximum height of three stories and a minimum lot size requirement of 17,860 square feet.
Allowed Uses in the RSF-2 District
The Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC) categorizes allowed uses into those permitted "by right" and those requiring a "conditional use permit" after review by the Planning Commission.
Permitted Uses (By Right)
These uses are allowed within the RSF-2 district without the need for a special discretionary hearing, provided they meet standard building and development requirements:
- Unit 1: City-wide uses by right: Includes public facilities, field crop farms, forests, parks, and essential services like fire hydrants or utility mainlines [162.01].
- Unit 8: Single-family dwellings: Standard detached residential homes [161.06].
- Unit 41: Accessory dwellings: Secondary units on the same lot, such as an attached or detached guest cottage, provided they do not exceed 1,200 square feet [164.19].
- Unit 46: Short-term rentals: Leasing a dwelling or bedroom for fewer than 30 consecutive days [164.26].
Conditional Uses
In Fayetteville, the following uses may be allowed in the RSF-2 district only if approved by the Planning Commission under specific conditions:
- Unit 2: City-wide uses by conditional use permit: Includes airports, bed and breakfast facilities, campgrounds, and solid waste disposal facilities [162.01].
- Unit 3: Public protection and utility facilities: Such as electric regulating stations and pressure control stations [162.01].
- Unit 4: Cultural and recreational facilities: Includes auditoriums, churches, cemeteries, and schools [162.01].
- Unit 5: Government facilities: Such as fire stations, libraries, and post offices [162.01].
- Unit 24: Home occupations: Small-scale businesses operated out of a residence, limited to 30% or 300 square feet of the floor area (whichever is greater) [163.08].
- Unit 36: Wireless communications facilities: Antennas and towers for telecommunications [161.06].
- Unit 44: Cluster Housing Development: Innovative residential designs that allow for variety in housing while maintaining neighborhood compatibility [164.22].
- Unit 46: Short-term rentals (Type 2): Specifically refers to rentals where the owner does not occupy the property as a primary residence [163.18].
Prohibited Uses in the RSF-2 District
The Fayetteville zoning code generally prohibits any use not explicitly listed as permitted or conditional in the RSF-2 district. Specific prohibitions noted in the UDC include:
- Sexually Oriented Businesses: These are explicitly barred from all districts in Fayetteville except for the UC (Urban Corridor) and C-2 (Thoroughfare Commercial) zones [163.11].
- Commercial and Industrial Uses: Any business not meeting the criteria of a "Home Occupation" or "Limited Business" is generally prohibited to maintain the residential character of the RSF-2 zone.
- Manufactured/Mobile Homes: Manufactured homes in Fayetteville are restricted to designated parks or the R-A (Residential-Agricultural) district and are not permitted on standard RSF-2 lots [175.02].
- Gated Streets: Most residential subdivisions in Fayetteville are prohibited from constructing gates across streets to ensure connectivity and openness [171.02].
Technical Development Standards
Developments in Fayetteville's RSF-2 district must adhere to the following dimensional and parking requirements:
| Standard | Requirement in RSF-2 |
|---|---|
| Max Density | 2 units per acre |
| Min Lot Width | 100 feet |
| Min Lot Area | 17,860 square feet |
| Front Setback | 30 feet |
| Side Setback | 15 feet |
| Rear Setback | 30 feet |
| Max Building Height | 3 stories |
Residential Parking Requirements
| Residential Use Type | Minimum Parking Required | Maximum Parking Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 2 per dwelling unit | None |
Sections Cited
- Chapter 161: Zoning Regulations (Section 161.06)
- Chapter 162: Use Units (Section 162.01)
- Chapter 163: Use Conditions (Sections 163.08, 163.11, 163.18)
- Chapter 164: Supplemental Zoning Regulations (Sections 164.19, 164.22, 164.26)
- Chapter 171: Streets and Sidewalks (Section 171.02)
- Chapter 172: Parking and Loading (Table 3)
- Chapter 175: Manufactured Homes (Section 175.02)