Off-Street Parking Requirements for the RSF-2 District in Fayetteville

In the RSF-2: Residential Single-family - Two (2) Units per Acre district in the City of Fayetteville, residential properties are required to provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit, while most non-residential projects have no mandatory minimum parking requirement. For single-family homes in the RSF-2 district, a maximum of four motor vehicles may be parked outdoors, and driveways are limited to a maximum width of 24 feet [Sections 172.05, 172.11].

Residential Parking Ratios

The City of Fayetteville establishes specific parking ratios for residential uses permitted within the RSF-2 district. These requirements ensure adequate space for residents while preventing excessive vehicle overflow into public streets.

Residential Use Type	Minimum Parking Spaces Required	Maximum Parking Spaces Allowed
Single-family	2 per dwelling unit	None
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)	0 (No additional required)	N/A
Cluster Housing (Units < 1,000 sq. ft.)	1.5 per dwelling unit	2 per dwelling unit
Cluster Housing (Units > 1,000 sq. ft.)	2 per dwelling unit	2 per dwelling unit

Note: For Cluster Housing developments, the owner/developer may choose to supply one parking space per bedroom for the entire development as an alternative to the unit-based ratio [Sections 164.19, 164.22, 172.05].

Non-Residential Parking Requirements

For non-residential projects in the City of Fayetteville RSF-2 district—such as government facilities, cultural/recreational facilities, or city-wide conditional uses—there is no minimum number of off-street parking spaces required. However, the maximum number of spaces provided is limited to the baseline ratios established in the Unified Development Code (UDC) for the specific use type. Applicants must provide a statement or parking analysis demonstrating that the proposed amount of parking is sufficient to avoid negatively impacting adjacent properties or creating dangerous traffic conditions [Section 172.05].

Residential Parking Limits and Restrictions

The City of Fayetteville imposes strict limits on how and where vehicles may be stored on residential lots in the RSF-2 district to maintain neighborhood aesthetics and safety.

Outdoor Vehicle Limit: A maximum of four (4) motor vehicles may be parked outdoors on any property containing a single-family home. This limit includes driveways and designated off-street parking areas [Section 172.11].
Front Yard Coverage: Motor vehicle parking in the front yard area is limited to a maximum of 40% of the total front yard area [Section 172.11].
Non-Motorized Vehicles: Boats, trailers, and non-motorized recreational vehicles parked in the front yard count toward the total four-vehicle maximum [Section 172.11].
Prohibited Storage: Parking or storing wrecked or abandoned vehicles is strictly prohibited within residential districts [Section 164.14].
Sidewalk Encroachment: Vehicles must be parked so they do not encroach upon a public sidewalk or block pedestrian use and visibility [Section 164.14].

Driveway and Access Standards

In the RSF-2 district, driveways must meet specific construction and dimensional standards to ensure safe ingress and egress from Fayetteville city streets.

Standard Category	Requirement for RSF-2 District
Maximum Driveway Width	24 feet (based on 100-foot minimum lot width)
Driveway Length	Must extend at least 18 feet into the property
Curb Cut Separation	Minimum 10 feet from another driveway
Corner Lot Separation	Minimum 5 feet from the adjoining property line
Surfacing Material	Asphalt, concrete, brick, or stone pavers

The 18-foot minimum length is required to prevent vehicles from parking over public sidewalks. Driveways must also be paved from the property line/right-of-way [Section 172.11].

Design and Construction Standards

For projects in the City of Fayetteville requiring five (5) or more spaces, formal building and grading permits are required.

Maneuvering: Parking lots must be designed so that all maneuvering occurs on-site. Vehicles must be able to exit the parking lot in a forward motion onto public streets [Section 172.04].
Drainage: Parking lots must be graded and drained to dispose of surface water into appropriate structures [Section 172.02].
Barriers: Parking lots must include wheel guards or curbs to ensure no part of a parked vehicle extends over sidewalks, property lines, or the street right-of-way [Section 172.02].

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