Off-Street Parking Requirements for Fayetteville I-1 Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial District
Residential developments in the City of Fayetteville I-1: Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district are subject to specific minimum and maximum parking ratios, such as a minimum of two spaces per unit for single-family dwellings and one space per bedroom for multi-family units. Conversely, the City of Fayetteville does not require a minimum number of off-street parking spaces for non-residential or commercial projects in the I-1 district, though maximum limits still apply based on use intensity. All new construction in the I-1 district requiring five or more automobile spaces must also provide dedicated bicycle parking at a rate of one rack per 20 vehicle spaces for commercial use.
Residential Parking Ratios in the I-1 District
The City of Fayetteville requires that residential developments within the I-1: Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district provide off-street parking according to the unit type and bedroom count. For townhouses and multi-family developments, the code sets both a floor (minimum) and a ceiling (maximum) to prevent over-supply [Section 172.05].
| Residential Use Type | Minimum Parking Spaces Required | Maximum Parking Spaces Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 2 per dwelling unit | None |
| Duplex, triplex, or 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 |
Reductions for Residential Use
Residential projects may be eligible for a reduction in the minimum required spaces if the developer provides a parking analysis demonstrating that the project will not negatively impact neighbors. In the City of Fayetteville, developments with 1–50 bedrooms can seek a reduction of up to 35% of total required spaces upon approval [Section 172.05(B)].
Commercial and Industrial Parking Ratios in the I-1 District
For all non-residential uses permitted in the I-1: Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district—including eating places, offices, and manufacturing facilities—the City of Fayetteville mandates no minimum number of off-street parking spaces [Section 172.05(A)].
While there is no minimum, the maximum number of spaces is governed by the ratios established in Table 3 of the Unified Development Code. Developers must provide a statement or parking analysis to ensure the proposed parking plan will succeed without creating dangerous traffic conditions or negatively affecting adjacent properties [Section 172.05(A)].
Bicycle Parking Requirements
In the I-1: Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, any new construction or expansion requiring five or more off-street automobile spaces must provide bicycle parking [Section 172.10(A)].
- Non-Residential/Commercial: Projects must provide one bicycle parking rack for every 20 automobile parking spaces. A minimum of one rack is required regardless of the total [Section 172.10(C)(1)].
- Residential: Projects must provide one bicycle rack for every 30 dwelling units, with a minimum requirement of one rack [Section 172.10(C)(2)].
- Rack Capacity: Each standard bicycle rack must hold at least two bicycles and allow them to be secured with a standard u-shaped lock [Section 172.10(B)].
Accessible Parking for Persons with Disabilities
All parking lots in the City of Fayetteville must provide accessible spaces for persons with disabilities. The number of required accessible spaces in the I-1 district is determined by the total volume of the parking facility [Section 172.03(E)].
| Total Parking Spaces in Lot or Garage | Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces |
|---|---|
| 1—25 | 1 |
| 26—50 | 2 |
| 51—75 | 3 |
| 76—100 | 4 |
| 101—150 | 5 |
| 151—200 | 6 |
| 201—300 | 7 |
| 301—400 | 8 |
| 401—500 | 9 |
| 501—1000 | 2% of total spaces |
Design and Construction Standards
Parking facilities in the I-1 district must adhere to the following City of Fayetteville design standards:
- Surfacing: Lots must be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or semi-permeable soil pavers and must be graded to properly dispose of surface water [Section 172.02(B)].
- Maneuvering: Parking lots must be designed so that all vehicles exit the lot in a forward motion. Maneuvering that encroaches on sidewalks or public streets is prohibited [Section 172.04(A)].
- Screening: If a non-residential parking lot containing five or more spaces is adjacent to a residential zone, a landscaped buffer strip at least 8 feet wide and a fence at least 6 feet high are required [Section 166.25(D)(5)].
- Site Coverage: A maximum of 80% of the total development site in the I-1 district may be covered by impermeable surfaces, including structures and parking lots [Section 166.25(D)(1)].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.30 District I-1, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial
- Section 166.25 Commercial, Office and Mixed-use Design and Development Standards
- Section 172.02 Parking Lot Construction Standards
- Section 172.03 Accessibility
- Section 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards
- Section 172.05 Standards For The Number Of Spaces By Use
- Section 172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements