Off-Street Parking Requirements for the I-2: General Industrial District in Fayetteville

In the City of Fayetteville’s I-2: General Industrial district, there are no minimum off-street parking requirements for non-residential or commercial projects. However, residential uses permitted in the I-2: General Industrial district, such as short-term rentals and those allowed via specific use units, must adhere to strict minimum and maximum parking ratios, including a standard requirement of two spaces for single-family dwellings [Section 172.05].

Non-Residential and Commercial Parking Ratios

For commercial projects within the I-2: General Industrial district (such as eating places or shopping goods establishments), the City of Fayetteville does not mandate a minimum number of off-street parking spaces. Developers of non-residential sites must provide a statement or parking analysis to the Zoning and Development Administrator demonstrating that the proposed parking is sufficient for the use without negatively impacting adjacent properties or traffic safety [Section 172.05(A)].

The maximum number of spaces allowed for non-residential uses is capped based on the baseline ratios found in the Unified Development Code. These maximums may be increased by up to 15% if specific criteria are met, or further increased if the developer utilizes sustainable stormwater techniques like bioswales or pervious pavement [Section 172.05(E)].

Residential Parking Ratios

Residential developments within the I-2: General Industrial district must meet the following minimum and maximum standards according to the Fayetteville parking ratio schedule:

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
Multi-family	1 per bedroom	1 per bedroom

Source: [Section 172.05, Table 3]

Short-Term Rentals

For short-term rentals (Use Unit 46) located in the I-2: General Industrial district, off-street parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles allowed by the underlying zoning for the residential building on the property [Section 163.18(C)].

Bicycle Parking Requirements

The City of Fayetteville requires both residential and non-residential projects in the I-2: General Industrial district to provide bicycle parking. These requirements are triggered for any new construction or expansion requiring five or more automobile spaces [Section 172.10(A)].

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

Source: [Section 172.10(C)]

Design and Construction Standards

Parking lots in the I-2: General Industrial district must be constructed and maintained to the following specifications:

Surfacing: All 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 areas must be designed so that all vehicles can enter and exit the lot in a forward motion; backing into a public street is prohibited [Section 172.04(A)].
Setbacks: In the I-2: General Industrial district, parking lots must be set back at least 50 feet from the front property line when adjoining agricultural or residential districts [Section 161.31(E)].
Screening: If a parking lot contains five or more spaces and is adjacent to a residential zone, it must be screened from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties using shrubs or graded berms [Section 177.04(D)(3)].

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