Off-Street Parking Standards for the UN: Urban Neighborhood District
In the UN: Urban Neighborhood district, the City of Fayetteville mandates no minimum off-street parking requirements for non-residential (commercial) projects. For residential projects within the UN: Urban Neighborhood district, the City of Fayetteville requires between one and two parking spaces depending on the specific dwelling type and bedroom count. All off-street parking in this district must be located to the side or rear of the principal structure and is strictly prohibited in the front yard area between the building and the street [Section 172.04 and Section 172.05].
Residential Parking Ratios
Residential developments in the UN: Urban Neighborhood district must adhere to the specific minimum and maximum ratios established by the City of Fayetteville. These ratios are calculated based on the number of units or bedrooms.
| Residential Use Type | Minimum Parking Required | Maximum Parking Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family | 2 per dwelling unit | None |
| Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex | 2 per dwelling unit | 4 per dwelling unit |
| Townhouse | 2 per unit or 1 per bedroom (whichever is greater) | 1 per bedroom |
| Multi-family | 1 per bedroom | 1 per bedroom |
Note on Calculations: For any parking space requirement resulting in a fraction, the City of Fayetteville rounds to the next higher whole number if the fraction is 0.5 or higher, and rounds down if the fraction is less than 0.5 [Section 172.05].
Non-Residential (Commercial) Parking Standards
For all non-residential uses in the UN: Urban Neighborhood district, the City of Fayetteville has eliminated minimum off-street parking requirements. However, the City of Fayetteville enforces maximum parking limits to prevent the over-supply of asphalt. Developers must provide a parking analysis to the Zoning and Development Administrator to demonstrate that the proposed parking will not create dangerous traffic conditions or adversely impact adjacent properties [Section 172.05].
Design and Location Requirements
Because the UN: Urban Neighborhood district is classified as an "urban zoning district" focused on traditional town form, the City of Fayetteville enforces strict placement rules for parking facilities:
- Side or Rear Placement: Parking spaces, drive-thru lanes, and parking lot drive aisles must be located to the side or rear of the building. They are explicitly prohibited in the front yard between the building façade and the street right-of-way [Section 172.04].
- Screening: If a parking lot is located within a build-to zone in the UN: Urban Neighborhood district, it must be screened with a masonry wall between 32 and 42 inches in height that is at least 50% opaque [Section 172.04].
- Maneuvering: All vehicles must be able to exit the parking lot onto the street in a forward motion. Maneuvering for parking must not encroach into public sidewalks or streets [Section 172.04].
- Compact Spaces: In the UN: Urban Neighborhood district, the City of Fayetteville allows up to 35% of total spaces for non-residential projects to be compact, and up to 20% for residential projects [Section 172.04].
Bicycle Parking Requirements
The City of Fayetteville requires all new construction or expansions in the UN: Urban Neighborhood district that require five or more off-street automobile spaces to also provide bicycle parking [Section 172.10].
| Development Type | Minimum Bicycle Parking Required |
|---|---|
| Non-Residential | 1 rack per 20 automobile spaces (minimum 1 rack) |
| Residential | 1 rack per 30 dwelling units (minimum 1 rack) |
Accessible Parking for Disabilities
The City of Fayetteville requires off-street parking lots in the UN: Urban Neighborhood district to provide a specific number of accessible spaces for persons with disabilities, based on the total number of spaces provided [Section 172.03].
| Total Parking Spaces in Lot | Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces |
|---|---|
| 1—25 | 1 |
| 26—50 | 2 |
| 51—75 | 3 |
| 76—100 | 4 |
| 101—150 | 5 |
Parking Credits and Reductions
Within the UN: Urban Neighborhood district, the City of Fayetteville allows for certain parking credits:
- On-Street Parking Credit: On-street parking spaces adjacent to the project frontage that comply with the fire code may be counted toward the total parking requirements for the development [Section 172.05].
- Shared Parking: Developers may enter into shared parking agreements with adjacent properties if it can be demonstrated that peak parking demands occur at different times [Section 172.05].
Sections Cited
- 160.01 Establishment of Districts
- 161.37 District UN, Urban Neighborhood
- 172.01 Purpose (Parking and Loading)
- 172.03 Accessibility
- 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards
- 172.05 Standards For The Number Of Spaces By Use
- 172.10 Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements