Off-Street Parking Requirements for Fayetteville's C-1: Neighborhood Commercial District

In the C-1: Neighborhood Commercial district of the City of Fayetteville, there is no minimum off-street parking requirement for non-residential developments, though the maximum number of spaces is strictly limited by code-defined ratios. Residential projects within the C-1: Neighborhood Commercial district must provide a minimum of two spaces per dwelling unit for single-family and duplex structures, while townhouses require a minimum of two spaces per unit or one space per bedroom, whichever is greater.

Residential Parking Ratios

For residential uses permitted within the C-1: Neighborhood Commercial district, the City of Fayetteville mandates specific minimum and maximum parking space counts. While non-residential uses have no minimum requirement, residential projects must adhere to the following standards:

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 dwelling unit or 1 per bedroom (whichever is greater)	1 per bedroom

[Section 172.05, Table 3]

Non-Residential Parking Requirements

The City of Fayetteville does not require a minimum number of off-street parking spaces for non-residential uses in the C-1: Neighborhood Commercial district [Section 172.05(A)]. However, if an applicant chooses to provide parking, the following rules apply:

Maximum Limit: The maximum number of spaces provided is limited to the ratios established in the Unified Development Code [Section 172.05(A)].
Parking Analysis: Applicants must provide a statement or parking analysis to the City of Fayetteville indicating how they will provide enough parking for the business to succeed without negatively impacting adjacent properties or creating dangerous traffic conditions [Section 172.05(A)].
Compact Spaces: A maximum of 35% of the total spaces provided for non-residential uses may be designated as compact spaces [Section 172.04(D)].

Design and Location Standards

In the C-1: Neighborhood Commercial district, the placement and design of parking lots are regulated to support a walkable, urban environment.

Front Yard Prohibition: For projects following urban form standards, parking spaces, parking lot drive aisles, and drive-thru lanes are strictly prohibited in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way [Section 172.04(C)(4)].
Location: The City of Fayetteville intends for parking to be located to the side or rear of buildings [Section 172.04(C)(4)].
Build-to Zone Screening: Any portion of a parking lot located within a required build-to zone must be screened by a masonry wall between 32 and 42 inches in height that is at least 50% opaque [Section 172.04(C)(1)].
Maneuvering: Parking lots must be designed so that all vehicles can enter and exit the lot in a forward motion [Section 172.04(A)].

Bicycle Parking Requirements

The City of Fayetteville requires that all new construction or expansions in the C-1: Neighborhood Commercial district provide bicycle parking.

Type of Development	Bicycle Parking Ratio
Non-Residential	1 rack per 20 automobile parking spaces (Minimum 1 rack)
Residential	1 rack per 30 dwelling units (Minimum 1 rack)

[Section 172.10(C)]

Reductions and Variances

The City of Fayetteville allows for certain reductions in residential parking requirements. For developments with 1–50 bedrooms, a reduction of up to 35% of the total required spaces may be allowed upon consideration by the Planning Commission [Section 172.05(B)(1)]. Additionally, shared parking arrangements between different developments may be approved if peak demands occur at different times [Section 172.05(D)].

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