RSF-7 Setback Requirements for the City of Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville requires that properties within the RSF-7: Residential Single-family - Seven (7) Units per Acre district maintain a 15-foot minimum setback for both the front and rear yards. For all structures located in the RSF-7 district, the minimum side setback is established at 5 feet. These requirements ensure consistent spacing and density for single-family residential environments within the municipality [Section 161.08(H)].
Standard Setback Requirements for RSF-7
The Fayetteville Unified Development Code establishes specific dimensional standards for the RSF-7: Residential Single-family - Seven (7) Units per Acre district. These setbacks are measured from the property lines or the street right-of-way as defined by the Master Street Plan [Section 161.01(F)].
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 15 feet |
| Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | 15 feet |
Measurement and Interpretation
According to the Fayetteville Unified Development Code, setbacks are measured as follows:
- Front Setbacks: Measured from the street right-of-way or the street right-of-way setback required by the Master Street Plan [Section 161.01(F)(1)].
- Side Setbacks: Measured from the side property line [Section 161.01(F)(2)].
- Rear Setbacks: Measured from the rear property line [Section 161.01(F)(3)].
In the case of corner lots within the City of Fayetteville, the property is considered to have two fronts and two sides [Section 161.01(F)(4)].
Contextual Bulk and Area Regulations
The setbacks in the RSF-7 district work in conjunction with other density and building standards to maintain the character of the neighborhood. The following table outlines additional dimensional requirements for the district:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Max Density | 7 units per acre |
| Max Building Height | 3 stories |
| Max Building Area | 50% of the total lot area |
| Min Lot Width (Single-family) | 60 feet |
| Min Lot Area (Single-family) | 6,000 square feet |
The maximum building area (lot coverage) includes all buildings on the lot, though accessory ground-mounted solar energy systems are specifically excluded from this calculation in Fayetteville [Section 161.08(J)].
Accessory Structures in RSF-7
Accessory structures within the RSF-7 district are subject to the general rules of the Fayetteville Unified Development Code. If an accessory structure is 10 feet or less in height, it must maintain a minimum side setback of 3 feet and a minimum rear setback of 5 feet. If the accessory structure exceeds 10 feet in height, it must meet the standard setbacks of the RSF-7 district (5 feet side and 15 feet rear) [Section 164.02(A)(3)].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.01 - Application Of District Regulations
- Section 161.08 - District RSF-7, Residential Single-Family — Seven (7) Units Per Acre
- Section 164.02 - Accessory Structures And Uses