Off-Street Parking Standards for the PZD: Planned Zoning District
In the City of Fayetteville, off-street parking requirements for the PZD: Planned Zoning District are primarily determined by the specific master plan and zoning standards adopted during the project's unique rezoning process. While individual projects may negotiate custom standards, residential components generally must adhere to the City of Fayetteville’s standard parking ratios, and non-residential (commercial) components have no minimum parking requirement but are subject to maximum capacity limits.
Nature of PZD Parking Requirements
The PZD: Planned Zoning District is an intentional departure from conventional zoning, designed to allow for comprehensively planned developments that can be single-use or mixed-use. Because each rezoning parcel is treated as a separate sub-district, the specific parking regulations are established by the Master Plan approved by the City Council [Section 161.35(C)(1)].
Development plans submitted for a PZD: Planned Zoning District may include more restrictive development regulations than those found in other sections of the Unified Development Code, but they may not fall below the minimum standards established by the City of Fayetteville [Section 166.06(A)(2)].
Residential Parking Ratios
Unless otherwise specified in the approved PZD Master Plan, the number of off-street parking spaces for residential uses must conform to the standard municipal ratios. The City of Fayetteville mandates both a minimum and a maximum for residential developments to ensure adequate capacity while preventing over-supply.
Standard Residential Ratios (Table 3)
| 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]
PZD Safeguards for Multi-Family
For multi-family projects in a PZD: Planned Zoning District that include units for five (5) unrelated persons, the City Council may apply the more restrictive parking requirements found in Section 172.11 (Driveway and Parking Standards for Four (4) or Less Parking Spaces) as a safeguard for the surrounding neighborhood [Section 161.02(C)].
Non-Residential (Commercial) Parking Standards
The City of Fayetteville does not establish a minimum number of required parking spaces for non-residential uses within the PZD: Planned Zoning District. Instead, developers must provide a parking analysis or statement to the Zoning and Development Administrator demonstrating that the proposed parking will allow the business to succeed without negatively impacting adjacent properties or creating dangerous traffic conditions [Section 172.05(A)].
However, the City of Fayetteville does enforce a maximum number of spaces for non-residential uses, which is governed by the baseline ratios found in the municipal parking tables [Section 172.05(A)].
Allowable Reductions and Variances
Residential projects within a PZD: Planned Zoning District may qualify for parking reductions based on the scale of the project or proximity to alternative transportation:
- Size-Based Reductions: Projects with 1—50 bedrooms can receive up to a 35% reduction in total required spaces; projects with 51—100 bedrooms can receive up to 20% [Section 172.05(B)(1)].
- Location-Based Reductions: Multi-family and mixed-use developments along North College Ave. and South School Ave. within the Urban Corridor (UC) may receive an additional reduction of 10% [Section 172.05(B)(1)(e)].
- Infrastructure Considerations: The Planning Commission may grant variances if strict compliance would result in an adverse safety impact or if alternative designs (such as shared parking or improved glazing) better serve the intent of the district [Section 156.03(C)(2)].
Sections Cited
- Section 156.03(C)(2): Variances; Commercial, Office and Mixed-use Design and Development Standards
- Section 161.02(C): Zoning Compliance and Business License; Nonconforming Uses (Family definition)
- Section 161.35: Planned Zoning District
- Section 166.06(A): Planned Zoning District (PZD) General Requirements
- Section 172.05: Standards for the Number of Spaces by Use
- Section 172.05, Table 3: Parking Ratios
- Section 172.11: Driveway and Parking Standards for Four (4) or Less Parking Spaces