Setback Standards for the UN: Urban Neighborhood District in Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville UN: Urban Neighborhood district requires a front build-to zone between 10 feet and 25 feet from the front property line. While the district maintains no minimum side setback requirements, it mandates a 5-foot rear setback, which increases to 12 feet when measured from the centerline of an alley [Section 161.37(E)].
UN: Urban Neighborhood Setback Requirements
The following standards apply to all developments within the UN: Urban Neighborhood district in Fayetteville. These regulations are designed to support a walkable, pedestrian-oriented environment and provide a transition between intense mixed-use areas and residential neighborhoods [Section 161.37(A)].
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front (Build-to Zone) | Between 10 and 25 feet from the front property line |
| Side | None |
| Rear | 5 feet |
| Rear (from centerline of alley) | 12 feet |
Specific Requirements and Interpretations
Front Build-to Zone
The City of Fayetteville defines the front setback for the UN: Urban Neighborhood district as a "build-to zone." This means the principal building must be constructed within the specified range (10 to 25 feet) to maintain a consistent "street wall" that enhances the pedestrian experience [Section 161.37(E)]. Additionally, the City of Fayetteville requires a minimum buildable street frontage of 50% of the lot width for this district [Section 161.37(G)].
Side and Rear Setbacks
There is no minimum requirement for side setbacks in the UN: Urban Neighborhood district. The rear setback is standard at 5 feet; however, if the property is served by an alley, the setback must be at least 12 feet as measured from the centerline of that alley [Section 161.37(E)].
General Applicability
In the City of Fayetteville, all building setbacks must be dimensioned from the established right-of-way setback line as required by the Master Street Plan. The Unified Development Code prohibits the establishment of any new structure or other improvements within this right-of-way setback [Section 166.18].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.37 - Urban Neighborhood
- Section 161.37(A) - Purpose (Urban Neighborhood)
- Section 161.37(E) - Setback Regulations (Urban Neighborhood)
- Section 161.37(G) - Minimum Buildable Street Frontage (Urban Neighborhood)
- Section 166.18 - Master Street Plan Setbacks