Fayetteville CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation District Setback Guide
In the City of Fayetteville, the CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district requires a minimum front property line setback of 20 feet and a setback of 50 feet from all other property lines. This district also enforces significant environmental buffers, including a 100-foot setback from the top of bank of protected streams and open bodies of water. For specialized tandem lot developments within the CCR district, a uniform 35-foot setback from all property lines is required.
Standard Setback Requirements
The City of Fayetteville establishes specific spatial requirements for the CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district to ensure the preservation of natural resources and appropriate placement of structures. While the front setback is standard for the district, the side and rear boundaries (referred to as "all other property lines") require a deeper buffer to maintain the character of the conservation area [Section 161.38(E)].
CCR District Minimum Setback Standards
| Boundary or Feature Type | Minimum Setback Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Property Line | 20 feet |
| All Other Property Lines (Side and Rear) | 50 feet |
| Floodplain Lines (per currently adopted FIRM panels) | 50 feet (parallel) |
| Top of Bank (Protected Streams per §168.12) | 100 feet (parallel) |
| Edge of Open Bodies of Water | 100 feet (parallel) |
Specialized Setbacks for Tandem Lot Development
When a property in Fayetteville is developed as a tandem lot—defined as a lot with less than 50% of the required frontage on a public street located behind a conforming lot—the standard CCR district setbacks are replaced by specific tandem requirements. In these instances, the City of Fayetteville mandates a more consistent buffer across all boundaries [Section 164.25(B)(5)].
Tandem Lot Setbacks in CCR District
| Development Type | Setback Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tandem Lot Building Setback | 35 feet from all property lines |
Corner Lot Applications
Under the general regulations of the Fayetteville Unified Development Code, corner lots are treated uniquely regarding their boundaries. A corner lot in the CCR district is considered to have two frontages and two sides [Section 161.01(F)(4)]. Consequently, the 20-foot front setback applies to both street-facing sides, while the 50-foot side setback applies to the remaining two boundaries.
Additional Bulk and Height Standards
In addition to horizontal setbacks, Fayetteville regulates the vertical and area-based footprint of structures within the CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district to minimize environmental impact.
CCR District Bulk and Height Standards
| Standard Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height | 2 stories |
| Maximum Building Area (Lot Coverage) | 5% of the total zoned area |
| Minimum Undeveloped Green Space | 80% of the zoned area |
| Maximum Dedicated Open Space (Paved/Hard Surfaces) | 10% of the zoned area |
Sections Cited
- 161.01 - Application Of District Regulations
- 161.38 - District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, And Recreation
- 164.25 - Tandem Lot Development
- 168.12 - Streamside Protection Zones