Setback Standards for the E-1: Extraction District in Fayetteville

Fayetteville's E-1: Extraction district mandates a universal setback of 200 feet from all property lines, including street frontage, when the land is adjacent to any residential district. If the E-1: Extraction district property is adjacent to institutional, agricultural, commercial, or industrial districts, the minimum required setback is 100 feet from all property lines. Additionally, any operational processing machinery must be situated at least 500 feet from any lot line within the E-1: Extraction district.

E-1: Extraction District Setback Requirements

The City of Fayetteville establishes setbacks in the E-1: Extraction district based on the zoning of the contiguous properties. Unlike many other districts that have varying requirements for front, side, and rear yards, the E-1: Extraction district applies a uniform distance to all property lines (including those abutting a street) to mitigate the impacts of extraction activities on neighboring land uses [Section 161.33(E)].

Property Boundary Condition	Minimum Setback Requirement
All property lines (including street frontage) when contiguous to any R (Residential) districts	200 feet
All property lines (including street frontage) when contiguous to P (Institutional), A (Agricultural), C (Commercial), or I (Industrial) districts	100 feet

Additional Bulk and Dimensional Standards

In addition to the property line setbacks, the E-1: Extraction district in Fayetteville must adhere to specific frontage and operational requirements to ensure safety and compatibility with the city's land use planning [Section 161.33(D)].

Lot Width and Access

Every proposed development within the E-1: Extraction district must have a minimum of 200 feet of frontage on a state road. The City of Fayetteville may also allow other adequate means of access, provided they are compatible with sound land use planning principles [Section 161.33(D)(1)].

Equipment and Machinery Setbacks

While the general structure setbacks are 100 or 200 feet, Fayetteville imposes a stricter 500-foot setback for specific heavy equipment. The operation of machinery such as sorters, crushers, or other processing devices (excluding the primary extraction equipment) is prohibited within 500 feet of any lot line in the E-1: Extraction district [Section 164.08(C)].

Fencing and Screening

If the Fayetteville Planning Commission deems it necessary, the E-1: Extraction district must provide approved safety fences. These must include screening with at least 75% opaqueness to protect abutting property from a diminution of land value or use [Section 164.08(D)].

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