NC: Neighborhood Conservation District Siting and Setback Requirements
Buildings in the NC: Neighborhood Conservation district of Fayetteville are required to be situated within a front build-to zone that begins at the property line and extends 25 feet. The standard side and rear setbacks for the Fayetteville NC: Neighborhood Conservation district are 5 feet, while the rear setback requirement is 12 feet when measured from the centerline of an alley [Section 161.29].
NC: Neighborhood Conservation Setback Standards
The Fayetteville NC: Neighborhood Conservation district utilizes a "build-to zone" for the front of the property to ensure a consistent urban form. This requires the primary facade of the structure to be placed within a specific distance range of the street rather than behind a minimum line. The side and rear requirements follow standard minimum distance setbacks.
| Setback Category | Fayetteville NC District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (Build-to Zone) | 0 to 25 feet from the front property line |
| Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear (From Alley Centerline) | 12 feet from the centerline of an alley |
[Section 161.29]
Additional Dimensional and Siting Requirements
In addition to the property line setbacks, the Fayetteville NC: Neighborhood Conservation district imposes specific standards on building height, lot size, and how much of the building must face the street. These standards are designed to maintain the residential character and moderate density of the neighborhood [Section 161.29].
| Dimensional Standard | NC: Neighborhood Conservation Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Density | 10 units per acre |
| Minimum Lot Width | 40 feet |
| Minimum Lot Area | 4,000 square feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 3 stories |
| Minimum Buildable Street Frontage | 50% of the lot width |
[Section 161.29]
Minimum Buildable Street Frontage
The NC: Neighborhood Conservation district requires that at least 50% of the lot width be occupied by the building facade within the established build-to zone. This Fayetteville regulation ensures that buildings contribute to the spatial framing of the street rather than leaving large gaps between structures [Section 161.29].
Height Limitations
The maximum building height in the Fayetteville NC: Neighborhood Conservation district is 3 stories. This limit applies to all structures within the district to ensure compatibility with existing single-family and low-density residential forms [Section 161.29].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.29 - Neighborhood Conservation