Setback Standards for the Fayetteville RMF-6 Residential Multi-Family District

In the City of Fayetteville's RMF-6 (Residential Multi-family - Six (6) Units per Acre) district, structures must be positioned within a front build-to zone that extends from the front property line to a depth of 25 feet. Side and rear setbacks for the RMF-6 district are determined by the specific use of the structure, requiring 5 feet for single-family or two-family dwellings, while other multi-family uses require up to 25 feet for rear separation [Section 161.13].

Standard Setback Requirements in the RMF-6 District

The RMF-6 District in Fayetteville utilizes a combination of build-to zones for the front of the property and traditional setbacks for the sides and rear. These standards are designed to serve as a transition between higher density areas and single-family residential neighborhoods [Section 161.13(A)].

The following table outlines the specific dimensional requirements for the RMF-6: Residential Multi-family - Six (6) Units per Acre district:

Setback Category	RMF-6 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)	25 feet

[Section 161.13(E)]

Additional Setback and Design Constraints

Beyond the standard technical table, the Fayetteville Unified Development Code applies specific conditions based on building height and neighboring land uses to ensure compatibility within the RMF-6 District.

Height-Related Setback Increases

In the RMF-6 District, if a building exceeds a height of two (2) stories, any portion of the structure above that second story is subject to an additional setback from the side boundary line if it is adjacent to a single-family district. The distance of this additional setback must be equal to the difference between the total height of that specific portion of the building and the height of a one (1) story structure [Section 161.13(F)].

Build-to Zone Intent

The front build-to zone in the RMF-6 District is intended to create a traditional urban form by ensuring the primary facade of the structure is located near the street. This standard requires that the building be placed within the designated 0-25 foot range rather than being set indefinitely back from the public right-of-way [Section 161.13(E)].

Minimum Buildable Street Frontage

Development within the RMF-6 District of Fayetteville is also subject to a minimum buildable street frontage requirement. At least 50% of the lot width must be occupied by the vertical side of a building or structure located within the established build-to zone [Section 161.13(H)].

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