Fayetteville I-1: Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial District Guide
The I-1 district in Fayetteville accommodates heavy commercial and light industrial operations that group together uses with minimal environmental impact while maintaining compatibility with nearby residential areas. Development within the Fayetteville I-1 district requires a 50-foot front and side setback when adjoining agricultural or residential zones and imposes specific increased setbacks for any structures that exceed two stories in height.
Purpose and District Character
The Fayetteville I-1 Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district is designed with a dual purpose. First, the Heavy Commercial component serves to accommodate specific commercial and light industrial uses that are compatible with one another but are considered inappropriate for other commercial districts. Second, the Light Industrial component is intended to group industrial uses that do not produce "objectionable environmental influences" in their operation or appearance [Section 161.30(A)]. A primary goal of the I-1 district is to maintain a degree of compatibility between these industrial activities and any nearby residential districts [Section 161.30(A)].
Permitted Land Uses
In Fayetteville, the I-1 district allows a wide variety of commercial and industrial activities organized by "Use Units."
Uses Permitted by Right
The following types of land uses are permitted by right within the Fayetteville I-1 district:
- Public and Essential Services: City-wide uses by right, public protection and utility facilities, and government facilities [Use Units 1, 3, 5].
- Cultural and Recreation: Cultural and recreational facilities [Use Unit 4].
- Agriculture: Standard agricultural activities [Use Unit 6].
- Food and Retail: Eating places, shopping goods, and gasoline service stations/drive-thru restaurants [Use Units 13, 16, 18].
- Transportation and Warehouse: Transportation trades and services, warehousing and wholesale, and wholesale bulk petroleum storage with underground tanks [Use Units 17, 21, 27].
- Industrial and Specialized: Manufacturing, offices/studios, clean technologies, and data centers [Use Units 22, 25, 42, 47].
- Residential: Short-term rentals [Use Unit 46].
Conditional Uses
The following uses may be permitted in the I-1 district subject to the granting of a conditional use permit:
- City-wide uses by conditional use permit [Use Unit 2].
- Commercial recreation (small and large sites) [Use Units 19, 20].
- Centers for collecting recyclable materials [Use Unit 28].
- Wireless communications facilities [Use Unit 36].
- Mini-storage units [Use Unit 38].
- Animal boarding and training [Use Unit 43].
Development Standards
The Fayetteville I-1 district does not impose a maximum density or a specific lot area minimum for developments [Section 161.30(C)-(D)]. However, it does require significant setbacks to buffer industrial activities from more sensitive neighbors.
Setback Requirements
Setbacks in the I-1 district vary based on the zoning of the adjacent property:
| Type of Setback | When Adjoining A or R Districts | When Adjoining C, I-1, or P Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 50 feet | 25 feet |
| Side | 50 feet | 10 feet |
| Rear | 25 feet | 25 feet |
[Section 161.30(E)]
Height Regulations
There is no absolute maximum height limit in the Fayetteville I-1 district. However, to protect adjacent residential areas, any building exceeding two stories must provide an additional setback. This additional setback must be equal to the difference between the total height of the building and the height of two stories [Section 161.30(F)].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.30 District I-1, Heavy Commercial And Light Industrial
- Section 162.01 Establishment/Listing of Use Units