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NC: Neighborhood Conservation District Siting and Setback Requirements

Jurisdiction: FayettevilleCode Version: December 2025

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

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