Fayetteville Hotel, Motel, and Lodging District Regulations
Fayetteville permits hotels and motels primarily within commercial, industrial, and high-density mixed-use districts, such as the Thoroughfare Commercial (C-2) and Downtown Core (DC) districts. The City of Fayetteville allows bed and breakfast facilities as temporary conditional uses in all zoning districts, while rooming or boarding houses are permitted in several multi-family and urban residential zones. Short-term rentals are also authorized citywide, though non-owner-occupied units in residential areas require a conditional use permit from the City of Fayetteville.
Hotels and Motels (Use Unit 14)
In the City of Fayetteville, hotels and motels are categorized under Use Unit 14 (Hotel, Motel, and Amusement Facilities) [Section 162.01]. This unit is designed for establishments providing temporary lodging and related services.
District Permissions for Hotels and Motels
The following table outlines where the City of Fayetteville permits Use Unit 14 developments:
| District Name | District Symbol | Permission Type |
|---|---|---|
| Community Services | CS | Conditional Use |
| Thoroughfare Commercial | C-2 | Permitted by Right |
| Central Commercial | C-3 | Permitted by Right |
| Urban Neighborhood | UN | Conditional Use |
| Urban Corridor | UC | Permitted by Right |
| Urban Thoroughfare | UT | Permitted by Right |
| Downtown Core | DC | Permitted by Right |
| Main Street Center | MSC | Permitted by Right |
| Downtown General | DG | Permitted by Right |
| Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial | I-1 | Permitted by Right |
For non-residential uses like hotels and motels, the City of Fayetteville does not require a minimum number of off-street parking spaces [Section 172.05].
Bed and Breakfast Facilities
The City of Fayetteville defines a bed and breakfast facility as a permanently owner-occupied private home with a maximum of five guest rooms providing temporary lodging and meals [Section 151.01].
Standards and Conditions
In the City of Fayetteville, bed and breakfast facilities are allowed as a temporary conditional use in all zoning districts [Section 163.03]. The Planning Commission review is governed by several criteria:
| Standard Category | Requirement in Fayetteville |
|---|---|
| Maximum Guest Rooms | 5 guest rooms |
| Maximum Stay | 14 days |
| Parking | 1 off-street space per guest room |
| Meals | Limited to overnight and event guests only |
| Signage | Limited based on district (e.g., 32 sq. ft. in RA, P-1, and commercial zones) |
Rooming and Boarding Houses
Fayetteville defines a lodging or rooming house as a building where lodging is provided for two or more persons for compensation, but where no table board (meals) is furnished [Section 151.01]. These are categorized under Use Unit 26 (Multi-Family Dwellings) [Section 162.01].
Allowed Districts for Rooming Houses
Because they fall under Use Unit 26, the City of Fayetteville permits rooming and boarding houses in the following districts:
- Residential Intermediate — Urban (RI-U) [Section 161.12]
- Residential Multi-Family Districts (RMF-6, RMF-12, RMF-18, RMF-24, RMF-40) [Sections 161.13 - 161.17]
- Mixed-Use and Urban Districts: CS, UN, UC, UT, DC, MSC, and DG districts all permit Use Unit 26 [Sections 161.22 - 161.28].
| District Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Multi-Family / Rooming House | 1 space per bedroom (Maximum 1 space per bedroom) |
Short-Term Rentals (Use Unit 46)
Fayetteville regulates short-term rentals (stays of less than 30 consecutive days) as Use Unit 46 [Section 162.01].
- Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): Permitted as a use by right in all zoning districts where residential uses are allowed [Section 164.26].
- Type 2 (Non-Owner Occupied): Permitted by right in most commercial and mixed-use districts. However, in residential districts (such as R-A, RSF, RI, and RMF), Type 2 rentals require a Conditional Use Permit [Section 163.18].
Sections Cited
- 151.01 Definitions
- 161.12 - 161.17 Residential Intermediate and Multi-Family Districts
- 161.22 Community Services (CS)
- 161.23 Thoroughfare Commercial (C-2)
- 161.24 Urban Thoroughfare (UT)
- 161.25 Central Commercial (C-3)
- 161.26 Downtown Core (DC)
- 161.27 Main Street Center (MSC)
- 161.28 Downtown General (DG)
- 161.30 Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial (I-1)
- 161.36 Urban Corridor (UC)
- 162.01 Use Unit Establishment/Listing
- 163.03 Bed and Breakfast Facilities
- 163.18 Type 2 Short-Term Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts
- 164.26 Type 1 and Type 2 Short-Term Rentals
- 172.05 Standards for the Number of Spaces by Use