Setback Requirements for the R-O Residential-Office District in Fayetteville
In the City of Fayetteville, the R-O: Residential-Office district typically requires a standard front setback of 15 feet and a rear setback of 25 feet. However, if a developer utilizes the optional "Urban Form" design standards, the Fayetteville Unified Development Code establishes a build-to zone for the front of the property between 0 and 25 feet and removes the rear setback requirement unless the property is contiguous to a single-family residential district.
Standard Setback Requirements
For developments in the R-O: Residential-Office district following standard traditional configurations, Fayetteville mandates specific distances based on the orientation of the structure and the presence of parking or specific overlay districts [Section 161.20(E)].
| Yard Type | Standard Requirement | Conditions/Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 15 feet | Base requirement |
| Front | 50 feet | If parking is allowed between the right-of-way and the building |
| Front | 15 feet | Within the Hillside Overlay District |
| Side | 10 feet | Base requirement |
| Side | 15 feet | When contiguous to a residential district |
| Side | 8 feet | Within the Hillside Overlay District |
| Rear | 25 feet | Without an easement or alley |
| Rear | 10 feet | Measured from the center line of a public alley |
| Rear | 15 feet | Within the Hillside Overlay District |
Urban Form Setback Regulations
Fayetteville allows the R-O: Residential-Office district to be developed using an "Urban Form," which emphasizes a build-to zone to create a more pedestrian-oriented environment. When these regulations are applied, the following setbacks govern the site [Section 161.20(E)]:
| Yard Type | Urban Form Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front | A build-to zone located between the front property line and a line 25 feet from the front property line. |
| Side | 5 feet. |
| Side (Zero Lot Line) | A setback of less than 5 feet (zero lot line) is permitted on one interior side, provided a maintenance agreement is filed. The remaining side setback(s) shall be 10 feet. |
| Rear | None. |
| Rear (Contiguous) | 15 feet when the property is contiguous to a single-family residential district. |
Additional Site Limitations
In addition to the specific yard requirements, the R-O: Residential-Office district in Fayetteville is subject to overall site coverage limits. The total area occupied by all buildings on a lot in the R-O: Residential-Office district may not exceed 60% of the total lot area [Section 161.20(G)]. If the developer chooses to utilize the "Urban Form" standards, they are also required to meet a minimum buildable street frontage of 50% of the lot width [Section 161.20(H)].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.20 - District R-O, Residential Office