Fayetteville RSF-2 District Setback and Yard Requirements
In the City of Fayetteville, the RSF-2: Residential Single-family — Two (2) Units Per Acre district requires a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet, a side yard setback of 15 feet, and a rear yard setback of 30 feet. These regulations ensure that developments in the RSF-2 district maintain the intended low-density character and provide adequate transitions between residential neighborhoods [Section 161.06].
Overview of the RSF-2 District
The RSF-2: Residential Single-family — Two (2) Units Per Acre district is designed by the City of Fayetteville to serve as a transition zone between neighborhoods with larger lot sizes (one acre and over) and those with smaller lot sizes (8,000 square feet). The primary goal of the City of Fayetteville for this district is to protect existing low-density detached dwellings while permitting new developments that match this environmental context [Section 161.06].
Minimum Setback Requirements
The City of Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC) establishes specific dimensional standards for the RSF-2 district to regulate building placement. These setbacks are measured from the property lines or, in the case of the front setback, from the street right-of-way or the setback required by the Master Street Plan [Section 161.01].
| Setback Category | Minimum Distance Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 30 feet |
| Side Setback | 15 feet |
| Rear Setback | 30 feet |
Source: [Section 161.06(G)]
Multi-Story Setback Adjustments
In addition to the standard yard requirements, the City of Fayetteville imposes a sliding scale for setbacks based on the height of the structure. While there is no absolute maximum height limit in the RSF-2 district, any building that exceeds one story must adhere to an additional setback if it borders an adjacent residential district.
The increased setback for the portion of the building above the first floor must be equal to the difference between the total height of that portion and the height of a single story [Section 161.06(F)].
General Measuring Standards
When applying these standards in Fayetteville, the following rules of interpretation apply:
- Front Setbacks: These are measured from the street right-of-way or the street right-of-way setback required by the City of Fayetteville Master Street Plan [Section 161.01].
- Side Setbacks: These are measured from the side property lines [Section 161.01].
- Rear Setbacks: These are measured from the rear property line [Section 161.01].
- Encroachments: Certain architectural projections, such as eaves, chimneys, or bay windows, may extend up to 3 feet into a required setback, provided they do not intrude into a public right-of-way [Section 151.01].
Sections Cited
- 151.01 - Definitions
- 161.01 - Application Of District Regulations
- 161.06 - District RSF-2, Residential Single-family — Two (2) Units Per Acre
- 166.18 - Master Street Plan Setbacks