Off-Street Parking Standards for the UT: Urban Thoroughfare District
In the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district of Fayetteville, there is no minimum off-street parking requirement for non-residential projects, while residential developments require between 1 space per bedroom and 2 spaces per unit depending on the specific housing type. All off-street parking must be positioned to the side or rear of the principal structure and is strictly prohibited within the front yard between the building and the street right-of-way.
General Parking Location and Design
For all projects within the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district, the City of Fayetteville mandates an urban form that prioritizes the pedestrian streetscape. Consequently, parking lot drive aisles and individual parking spaces are not permitted in the front yard area directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way [Section 172.04(C)(4)].
The City of Fayetteville requires that all parking lots in the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district be designed so that vehicles enter and exit the lot in a forward motion; backing into the public street is prohibited [Section 172.04(A)]. Additionally, if a parking lot is located within a designated build-to zone, it must be screened by a masonry wall between 32 and 42 inches in height with at least 50% opacity [Section 172.04(C)(1)].
Residential Parking Ratios
Residential developments in the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district must comply with the minimum and maximum ratios established in the Fayetteville Unified Development Code. The following table outlines the specific requirements for residential uses:
Table 1: Residential Parking Ratios for UT District
| 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 |
[Section 172.05, Table 3]
Parking Reductions and Credits
The City of Fayetteville allows for several credits and reductions in the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district:
- On-Street Parking: Each on-street parking space adjacent to the project frontage that complies with the fire code may be counted toward the total parking requirements [Section 172.05(G)].
- Residential Reductions: Developments with 1—50 bedrooms may receive a reduction of up to 35% of the total required spaces upon approval by the Planning Commission [Section 172.05(B)(1)(a)].
- Shared Parking: Parking requirements may be shared between different developments if peak demands occur at different times, subject to a formal "Shared Parking Agreement" filed with the City of Fayetteville [Section 172.05(D)].
Non-Residential Parking Requirements
In the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district, the Municipality does not impose a minimum number of off-street parking spaces for non-residential uses [Section 172.05(A)]. However, the maximum number of spaces provided is restricted to the ratios listed in the code (Table 3), plus any allowable increases.
The maximum number of allowed spaces may be increased under the following conditions in the City of Fayetteville:
- Up to a 15% increase is permitted if the development meets standard requirements [Section 172.05(E)(1)].
- An additional 10% increase is allowed if alternative stormwater treatment techniques (such as bioswales, constructed wetlands, or pervious pavement) are utilized [Section 172.05(E)(2)].
- An additional 5% increase is allowed if one 2-inch caliper tree is planted on-site for every ten additional parking spaces [Section 172.05(E)(3)].
Bicycle Parking Requirements
The City of Fayetteville requires that all new construction or expansions in the UT: Urban Thoroughfare district that require five or more off-street automobile spaces also provide bicycle parking [Section 172.10(A)].
Table 2: Bicycle Parking Ratios
| Use Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Non-Residential | 1 bicycle rack per 20 automobile spaces (minimum 1 rack) |
| Residential | 1 bicycle rack per 30 dwelling units (minimum 1 rack) |
[Section 172.10(C)]
Sections Cited
- Section 161.24 - District UT, Urban Thoroughfare
- Section 172.04 - Parking Lot Design Standards
- Section 172.05 - Standards For The Number Of Spaces By Use
- Section 172.10 - Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements