College Avenue Overlay District Regulations in Fayetteville
The College Avenue Overlay District in the City of Fayetteville modifies base zoning standards by restricting building heights to a maximum of four stories and requiring all new construction to adhere to the Downtown Design Overlay District architectural standards. This Fayetteville overlay also reclassifies specific transportation and drive-through uses as conditional rather than permitted and provides automatic parking reductions for multi-family developments located along North College Avenue within the Urban Corridor (UC) district.
Architectural and Height Limitations
The College Avenue Overlay District serves to promote functional architecture and attractive urban spaces while mitigating the potential negative impacts of tall, single-use buildings [Section 166.26(A)]. Any building constructed within the boundaries of the College Avenue Overlay District must comply with the City of Fayetteville’s Downtown Design Overlay District Architecture Standards [Section 166.26(C)(1)].
The following height restrictions apply within the College Avenue Overlay District:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height | Lesser of the base zoning district limit or 4 stories |
[Section 166.26(C)(2)]
Modifications to Permitted Uses
The College Avenue Overlay District changes the status of specific high-impact automotive and service uses. Regardless of the underlying base zoning, the following use units are moved from permitted uses to conditional uses within this Fayetteville district:
- Use Unit 17: Transportation Trades and Services (e.g., automotive sales, body shops).
- Use Unit 18: Gasoline service stations and drive-in/drive-through restaurants.
[Section 166.26(C)(3)]
Parking Reductions for Residential Development
Fayetteville provides specific relief for parking requirements to encourage residential and mixed-use density along the corridor. Developments located in the Urban Corridor (UC) zoning district that include multi-family housing along North College Avenue are granted an automatic reduction in required parking spaces [Section 172.05(2)(e)].
| Development Type | Location | Parking Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-family or Mixed-Use | North College Avenue (within UC District) | Additional 10% reduction of total required spaces |
Unlike other variances or reductions, this 10% reduction is allowed without requiring a formal application for consideration or approval by the Fayetteville Planning Commission [Section 172.05(2)(e)].
Sections Cited
- 166.26 - College Avenue Overlay District
- 172.05 - Standards For The Number Of Spaces By Use