Setback Requirements for RMF-40 District in Fayetteville

In the Fayetteville RMF-40 (Residential Multi-family - Forty Units per Acre) district, primary structures must be situated within a build-to zone extending from the front property line to a point 25 feet into the lot. Side setbacks for RMF-40 developments range from 5 to 8 feet, while rear setbacks are set at 5 feet for single-family residences and 20 feet for all other permitted uses [Section 161.17].

RMF-40 District Setback Standards

The Fayetteville Unified Development Code establishes specific dimensional requirements for the RMF-40 district to ensure high-density multi-family development follows an urban form. The front setback is replaced by a "build-to zone," which dictates the specific area where the front facade of the building must be located.

RMF-40 Setback Table

Setback Location	RMF-40 Requirement
Front (Build-to Zone)	Between the front property line and a line 25 feet from the front property line
Side (Single & Two-Family)	5 feet
Side (Other Uses)	8 feet
Rear (Single-Family)	5 feet
Rear (Other Uses)	20 feet

[Section 161.17(E)]

Building Height and Proximity to Property Lines

In Fayetteville's RMF-40 district, the allowable height of a structure is directly tied to its proximity to the front property line or any Master Street Plan right-of-way line. This tiered approach ensures that the massing of the building scales appropriately with the streetscape [Section 161.17(F)].

RMF-40 Height and Placement Table

Distance from Front Property Line / Master Street Plan R-O-W	Maximum Building Height
0 to 10 feet	2 stories
10 to 20 feet	3 stories
Greater than 20 feet	5 stories

[Section 161.17(F)]

Additional RMF-40 Site Standards

Beyond basic setbacks, the RMF-40 district in Fayetteville requires specific site configurations to maintain the intended urban density.

Building Area: The total area occupied by all buildings on an RMF-40 lot cannot exceed 50% of the total lot area. Note that accessory ground-mounted solar energy systems are not counted toward this building area limit [Section 161.17(G)].
Minimum Buildable Street Frontage: Developers in the RMF-40 district must utilize at least 50% of the lot width for the building's frontage within the build-to zone [Section 161.17(H)].
Density: The RMF-40 district is intended for high-density multi-family development, allowing a maximum of forty (40) units per acre [Section 161.17(C)].

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