Setback Requirements for the RMF-24 District in Fayetteville
In the City of Fayetteville, the RMF-24: Residential Multi-family — Twenty-Four (24) Units Per Acre district requires a front build-to zone between the front property line and a line 25 feet from that line. Side setbacks for the Fayetteville RMF-24 district are set at 5 feet for single and two-family dwellings and 8 feet for other uses, while rear setbacks range from 5 to 20 feet depending on the use.
RMF-24 District Setback Standards
The Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC) establishes specific setback and build-to zone requirements to ensure the appropriate density and urban form for the RMF-24 district. These regulations vary based on whether the structure is a single-family/two-family dwelling or another permitted use.
Standard Setback Requirements
The following table details the primary setback and build-to zone requirements for the RMF-24 district [Section 161.16(E)]:
| Setback Type | RMF-24 Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front (Build-to Zone) | Located 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 & Two-family) | 5 feet |
| Rear (Other Uses) | 20 feet |
Height-Related Setback Adjustments
The Fayetteville UDC applies additional setback requirements to RMF-24 developments based on the height of the proposed structures [Section 161.16(F)].
Front Height Tiers
Buildings or portions of buildings within the RMF-24 district are subject to maximum height limits based on their distance from the front property line or master street plan right-of-way:
- 0 to 10 feet from front line: Maximum height of two (2) stories.
- Greater than 10 to 20 feet from front line: Maximum height of three (3) stories.
- Greater than 20 feet from front line: Maximum height of five (5) stories.
Side Boundary Adjustments
If a building in the Fayetteville RMF-24 district exceeds two stories, any portion of the structure above the second story must provide an additional setback from the side boundary line of an adjacent single-family district. This additional setback distance must be equal to the difference between the total height of that portion of the building and the height of a two-story structure [Section 161.16(F)].
Additional Development Standards
Developments within the RMF-24 district must also adhere to specific coverage and frontage rules:
- Building Area: The area occupied by all buildings on a lot in the RMF-24 district cannot exceed 50% of the total lot area. Accessory ground-mounted solar energy systems are excluded from this calculation [Section 161.16(G)].
- Minimum Buildable Street Frontage: Projects must meet a minimum buildable street frontage of 50% of the lot width [Section 161.16(H)].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.16 - District RMF-24, Residential Multi-Family — Twenty-Four (24) Units Per Acre
- Section 161.16(E) - Setback Requirements
- Section 161.16(F) - Building Height Regulations
- Section 161.16(G) - Building Area
- Section 161.16(H) - Minimum Buildable Street Frontage