Off-Street Parking Standards for the C-2 Thoroughfare Commercial District in Fayetteville

Residential developments within Fayetteville’s C-2: Thoroughfare Commercial district are required to meet specific minimum and maximum parking ratios based on dwelling type, such as one space per bedroom for multi-family units. Conversely, commercial (non-residential) projects in the C-2 district have no minimum off-street parking requirement, although they are subject to maximum capacity limits. To preserve the district's urban form, parking spaces and drive-thru lanes are strictly prohibited in the front yard between the building and the street [Section 172.04 and Section 172.05].

Residential Parking Ratios in the C-2 District

For residential projects located in the C-2: Thoroughfare Commercial district, the City of Fayetteville mandates the following off-street parking ratios. These ratios ensure adequate facilities for residents while preventing the over-saturation of paved surfaces [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 dwelling unit or 1 per bedroom (whichever is greater)	1 per bedroom
Multi-family	1 per bedroom	1 per bedroom

Commercial (Non-Residential) Parking Requirements

In the City of Fayetteville, non-residential developments within the C-2: Thoroughfare Commercial district are subject to the following regulations:

No Minimum Requirement: There is no minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for commercial or other non-residential uses [Section 172.05(A)].
Maximum Limits: While there is no minimum, the maximum number of spaces provided is limited by established ratios. Developers must provide a parking analysis if they believe the proposed use requires specific accommodations to succeed without negatively impacting adjacent properties or traffic conditions [Section 172.05(A)].

Parking Lot Design and Placement for C-2

The C-2: Thoroughfare Commercial district is intended to support an urban form. Consequently, the placement and design of parking lots are regulated to favor pedestrian activity and aesthetic continuity [Section 161.23]:

Front Yard Prohibition: In districts that specify an urban form (including C-2), parking spaces, parking lot drive aisles, and drive-thru lanes are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way [Section 172.04(C)(4)].
Location: Parking is intended to be located to the side or rear of the principal building [Section 172.04(C)(4)].
Off-site Parking: If on-site parking cannot be provided, parking lots may be located on another property no more than 600 feet from the principal use, subject to conditional use approval by the Planning Commission [Section 172.06(C)].
Build-to Zone: If a portion of a parking lot is located within the build-to zone, it must be screened with a masonry wall between 32 and 42 inches in height that is at least 50% opaque [Section 172.04(C)(1)].

Dimensional Standards for Parking Spaces

All parking lots in the City of Fayetteville must comply with standard dimensions for stalls and aisles to ensure safe maneuvering [Section 172.04].

Angle of Parking	Width (Feet)	Curb Length (Feet)	Two-Way Aisle Width (Feet)	Stall Depth (Feet)
0° (Parallel)	8	22.5	24	8
30°	9	18	24	17
45°	9	12.5	24	19
60°	9	10.5	24	20
90°	9	9	24	19

Bicycle Parking Requirements

In addition to motorized vehicle parking, all new construction or expansions in the C-2: Thoroughfare Commercial district must provide bicycle parking [Section 172.10]:

Non-Residential: One (1) bicycle parking rack space per twenty (20) automobile parking spaces (minimum of one rack) [Section 172.10(C)(1)].
Residential: One (1) bicycle rack per thirty (30) dwelling units (minimum of one rack) [Section 172.10(C)(2)].

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