Fayetteville RSF-1 District Off-Street Parking Standards

In the City of Fayetteville’s RSF-1: Residential Single-family - One (1) Unit per Acre district, residential projects are required to provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. For non-residential or commercial projects permitted within this district, such as schools or government facilities, the City of Fayetteville mandates no minimum number of off-street parking spaces, though maximum limits may apply. Outdoor parking for single-family residences is strictly capped at four vehicles, and no more than 40% of the front yard area may be utilized for driveways and parking.

Residential Parking Ratios

The City of Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC) establishes specific parking requirements for residential uses within the RSF-1: Residential Single-family - One (1) Unit per Acre district. While a minimum is required, there is generally no maximum limit on the number of spaces for standard single-family homes [Section 172.05].

Residential Use Type	Minimum Parking Spaces Required	Maximum Parking Spaces Allowed
Single-family	2 per dwelling unit	None
Cluster Housing	1.5 to 2 per unit (see below)	N/A
Accessory Dwelling Unit	None (additional)	N/A

Cluster Housing and ADUs

For projects involving Cluster Housing Developments (a conditional use in the RSF-1: Residential Single-family - One (1) Unit per Acre district), the City of Fayetteville allows the developer to choose between providing one space per bedroom for the entire project or providing 1.5 spaces for units under 1,000 square feet and 2 spaces for units over 1,000 square feet [Section 164.22]. Additionally, the City of Fayetteville does not require any additional parking to accommodate an approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) [Section 164.19].

Non-Residential and Commercial Parking Requirements

The RSF-1: Residential Single-family - One (1) Unit per Acre district primarily allows residential uses, but certain non-residential uses (such as churches, schools, or neighborhood services) may be allowed via a Conditional Use Permit. For these non-residential uses, the City of Fayetteville does not mandate a minimum number of parking spaces. Instead, the applicant must provide a parking analysis demonstrating that the proposed parking will be adequate for the use without negatively impacting the surrounding neighborhood or creating dangerous traffic conditions [Section 172.05].

Single-Family Parking and Driveway Standards

The City of Fayetteville applies specific limitations to single-family properties regarding the location and quantity of parked vehicles to preserve the integrity of the RSF-1: Residential Single-family - One (1) Unit per Acre district [Section 172.11].

Maximum Outdoor Parking: A maximum of four motor vehicles may be parked outdoors on a single-family property.
Front Yard Usage: Motor vehicle parking and driveways are limited to a maximum of 40% of the total front yard area.
Driveway Materials and Length: Driveways must be paved from the property line and extend at least 18 feet into the property with asphalt, concrete, brick, or other solid surfaces.
Structure Setbacks: To ensure sidewalks remain clear, garages and carports must be positioned at least 18 feet from the sidewalk or Master Street Plan right-of-way line.
Driveway Width: The maximum width of a driveway is determined by the lot width:
- 70 feet or wider: 24 feet maximum width.
- 50 feet to 69 feet: 20 feet maximum width.
- Less than 50 feet: 18 feet maximum width [Section 172.11].

Design and Accessibility Standards

All parking lots in the City of Fayetteville must meet standard construction and accessibility requirements [Section 172.02, 172.04].

Surfacing: Parking areas must be paved with asphalt, concrete, or semi-permeable soil pavers.
Maneuvering: Parking lots must be designed so that no parking or maneuvering encroaches into sidewalks or streets. Vehicles must be able to exit onto a street in a forward motion.
Compact Spaces: In non-residential projects, up to 35% of spaces may be compact. In residential projects, only 20% may be compact.
Bicycle Parking: Non-residential developments must provide one bicycle parking rack per 20 automobile spaces (minimum one rack). Residential developments must provide one rack per 30 units [Section 172.10].

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