Setback Requirements for the CS: Community Services District in Fayetteville
In the CS: Community Services district of Fayetteville, the front setback is structured as a build-to zone requiring buildings to be placed between 10 and 25 feet from the front property line. While Fayetteville generally does not require side or rear setbacks for this district, a minimum 15-foot setback is mandatory whenever a CS: Community Services property is contiguous to a single-family residential district [Section 161.22].
CS: Community Services Setback Standards
The Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC) utilizes urban form regulations for the CS: Community Services district. This approach prioritizes a traditional urban form where buildings address the street directly, rather than being separated by large parking lots or deep yards.
Building Setbacks
The following table outlines the specific building setback and build-to zone requirements for the CS: Community Services district:
| Boundary Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front (Build-to Zone) | 10 feet minimum to 25 feet maximum from the front property line |
| Side | None (0 feet) |
| Rear | None (0 feet) |
| Side or Rear (Contiguous to Single-Family Residential) | 15 feet minimum |
[Section 161.22]
Parking and Maneuvering Setbacks
In urban zoning districts like the CS: Community Services district that utilize a build-to zone, the Fayetteville UDC prohibits the placement of parking lot drive aisles, drive-thru lanes, or parking spaces in the front yard directly between the building and the street [Section 172.04].
If a parking lot is located within the build-to zone, Fayetteville requires it to be screened with a masonry wall between 32 and 42 inches in height that is at least 50% opaque [Section 172.04]. Additionally, the CS: Community Services district requires that at least 50% of the lot width be occupied by the building or an approved supplemental element within the build-to zone [Section 161.22].
Additional Development Standards in the CS District
Beyond setbacks, the CS: Community Services district in Fayetteville is governed by specific height and density requirements intended to support adaptable mixed-use centers.
- Height Limits: Buildings in the CS: Community Services district may reach a maximum height of 5 stories [Section 161.22].
- Density: There is no maximum density limit specified for this district [Section 161.22].
- Residential Adjacency: If a building exceeds two stories, any portion of the building over two stories must have an additional setback from the side boundary line of an adjacent single-family district. This additional distance must be equal to the difference between the total height of that building portion and two stories [Section 161.22].
Sections Cited
- Section 151.01 - Definitions
- Section 161.22 - District CS, Community Services
- Section 172.04 - Parking Lot Design Standards