NS-G: Neighborhood Services – General District Guide for Fayetteville

The NS-G Neighborhood Services – General District in Fayetteville is designed as a medium-intensity mixed-use zone that promotes walkable, pedestrian-oriented development with sustainable neighborhood businesses. Residential density is limited to a maximum of 18 units per acre, and structures are restricted to a maximum height of three stories. This district allows a blend of residential housing types and commercial services, with an emphasis on buildings addressing the street in a traditional urban form [Section 161.19].

Permitted Uses by Right

The following uses are permitted in the Fayetteville NS-G District without requiring a conditional use permit, provided they meet all applicable standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC):

Residential Dwellings: Single-family, two-family, and three- and four-family dwellings [Section 161.19].
General Business (Use Unit 12b): This includes small-scale establishments (within a building of 8,000 square feet or less) such as:
- Personal Services: Daycare, dry cleaning, salons, and tailoring.
- Retail: Antique sales, apparel, bakeries, bookstores, coffee shops, delicatessens, drugstores, florists, groceries, and hardware stores.
- Professional Offices: Accountants, architects, attorneys, doctors, dentists, and engineers [Section 162.01].
Home Occupations (Use Unit 24): Businesses conducted within a residential property where only residents are employed and traffic is generated [Section 162.01].
Sidewalk Cafes (Use Unit 40): Outdoor dining areas located within the public right-of-way [Section 162.01].
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) (Use Unit 41): Secondary, complete housekeeping units on the same lot as a primary residence [Section 162.01].
Cluster Housing Development (Use Unit 44): Innovative housing arrangements that encourage open space and variety in housing types [Section 162.01].
Short-Term Rentals (Use Unit 46): Residential units leased for periods of less than 30 consecutive days [Section 162.01].
City-Wide Uses by Right (Use Unit 1): Essential services, agriculture, forestry, and public recreation areas such as parks and playgrounds [Section 162.01].

Conditional Uses

The following uses may be allowed in the Fayetteville NS-G District only after review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission:

Multi-Family Dwellings (Use Unit 26): Residential buildings containing more than four attached units [Section 162.01].
Eating Places (Use Unit 13): Restaurants and cafes (excluding drive-ins) that do not provide dancing or entertainment [Section 162.01].
Shopping Goods (Use Unit 16): Larger retail stores like department stores, and services such as animal daycare, locksmiths, and rug cleaning [Section 162.01].
Commercial Recreation, Small Sites (Use Unit 19): Indoor theaters, billiard parlors, bowling alleys, and video arcades [Section 162.01].
Offices, Studios, and Related Services (Use Unit 25): Medical clinics, financial institutions, and creative studios (photography, artist, pottery) [Section 162.01].
Wireless Communication Facilities (Use Unit 36): Antennas, cellular towers, and supporting equipment [Section 162.01].
Small Scale Production (Use Unit 45): Includes microbreweries, microwineries, and coffee roasting facilities (limited by square footage and production volume) [Section 162.01].
Private Dormitories (Use Unit 48): Housing facilities constructed specifically for students [Section 162.01].
Public and Utility Facilities (Use Unit 3 & 5): Utility regulating stations and main government facilities like police stations or post offices [Section 162.01].

Prohibited Uses and Restrictions

Fayetteville expressly prohibits or restricts certain activities and structures within the NS-G District to maintain neighborhood character:

Drive-Thru Facilities: In urban zoning districts like NS-G, drive-thru lanes and parking spaces are not permitted in the front yard directly between a building and the street [Section 172.04].
Agricultural Restrictions: The keeping of roosters is strictly prohibited. For other fowl or goats, specific lot size requirements and numerical limits apply [Section 164.04].
Noise and Light: Illumination of attraction devices that flash or are animated is prohibited [Section 176.06]. Equipment must not generate noise audible beyond the property line [Section 163.13].
Unlisted Uses: Any use not specifically listed as permitted or conditional is generally prohibited unless determined to be "similar" by the Zoning and Development Administrator [Section 162.01].

Technical Development Standards

Developers in the NS-G District must adhere to the following bulk, area, and setback requirements:

Standard	Requirement
Maximum Density	18 units per acre
Max Building Height	3 stories
Lot Width Minimum	12 feet
Front Setback (Build-to Zone)	10 to 25 feet from front property line
Side Setback	5 feet
Side (Zero Lot Line)	Permitted on one interior side with maintenance agreement
Rear Setback	5 feet
Rear Setback (Contiguous to SF Residential)	15 feet
Minimum Buildable Street Frontage	50% of the lot width

[Section 161.19]

Parking Requirements

Residential Use Type	Minimum Parking Spaces	Maximum Parking Spaces
Single-Family	2 per dwelling unit	None
Duplex / Triplex / Quadplex	2 per dwelling unit	4 per dwelling unit
Townhouse	2 per unit (or 1 per bedroom, whichever is greater)	1 per bedroom
Multi-Family	1 per bedroom	1 per bedroom

[Section 172.05]

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