Fayetteville CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation District Regulations
The CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation zoning designation in Fayetteville is intended to protect significant natural resources by requiring that at least 80% of the zoned area remain undeveloped green space. Development in this Fayetteville district is strictly limited to a maximum building area coverage of 5% and a height limit of two stories, with specific setbacks of up to 100 feet from water bodies.
Purpose of the CCR District
The CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district is established in Fayetteville for properties where the owner has requested protection for sensitive ecological features. These features include floodplains, streams, wetlands, steep topography, and wildlife habitats. The district serves to permit only limited activities that are consistent with the restoration and preservation of these ecosystem services [Section 161.38].
Allowed Use Units
Uses in the Fayetteville CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district are categorized by Use Units.
Permitted Uses (By Right)
Only Use Unit 1 is permitted by right in the CCR district [Section 161.38(B)(1)].
- Use Unit 1 (City-wide uses by right): Includes agricultural activities like field crop farms, forests, and fisheries; essential services like fire hydrants and sidewalks; and recreational or conservation uses such as arboreta, park areas, parkways, wildlife preserves, and flood control projects [Section 162.01].
Conditional Uses
The following Use Units require a conditional use permit and Planning Commission approval in the CCR district [Section 161.38(B)(2)]:
- Use Unit 2 (City-wide uses by conditional use permit): Includes campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, plant nurseries, and water recreation areas [Section 162.01].
- Use Unit 3 (Public protection and utility facilities): Includes electric regulating stations, pressure control stations, and public utility maintenance buildings [Section 162.01].
- Use Unit 4 (Cultural and recreational facilities): Includes art galleries, museums, cemeteries, churches, schools, playgrounds, and community centers [Section 162.01].
Development Standards
Fayetteville enforces strict bulk, area, and height requirements to maintain the preservation goals of the CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district.
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density | None |
| Minimum Undeveloped Green Space | 80% of the zoned area |
| Maximum Hard Surface (Parking, Paved Trails, etc.) | 10% of the zoned area |
| Maximum Building Area (Lot Coverage) | 5% of the zoned area |
| Maximum Building Height | 2 stories |
[Section 161.38]
Setback Requirements
Setbacks in the Fayetteville CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district are designed to provide significant buffers between structures and property lines or natural features.
| Feature or Boundary | Minimum Setback |
|---|---|
| Front Property Line | 20 feet |
| Side and Rear Property Lines | 50 feet |
| Parallel to Floodplain Lines (FIRM) | 50 feet |
| Top of Bank (Protected Streamside Zones) | 100 feet |
| Edge of Open Bodies of Water | 100 feet |
[Section 161.38(E)]
Signage and Prohibited Uses
Fayetteville prohibits several types of structures and signs within the CCR: Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation district to preserve its natural character.
Prohibited Uses and Structures
- Pole Signs: These are explicitly prohibited in the CCR district [Section 174.10(A)(2)].
- Joint Identification Signs: These are prohibited in the CCR district [Section 174.10(C)(1)].
- Gated Streets: Not allowed in most residential subdivisions within Fayetteville [Section 171.02(D)].
- General Prohibition: Any use not specifically listed as an allowed or conditional use under Use Units 1, 2, 3, or 4 is effectively prohibited by the Fayetteville Unified Development Code.
Signage Standards
If a conditional use permit is granted for a nonresidential use, the following signage standards apply:
| Sign Type | Maximum Size | Other Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Sign | 16 square feet | Must be supported by the ground [Section 174.10] |
| Wall Sign | 8 square feet | Indirect external lighting only; one per business [Section 174.12] |
| Bulletin Board | 16 square feet | Maximum height of 6 feet; 10-foot front setback [Section 174.10] |
Sections Cited
- Section 161.38 - District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, And Recreation
- Section 162.01 - Establishment/Listing (Use Units)
- Section 171.02 - General Provisions (Streets and Sidewalks)
- Section 174.10 - On-Site Freestanding Signs
- Section 174.12 - Wall Signs