Urban Corridor (UC) Zoning Use Regulations in Fayetteville
The UC: Urban Corridor district in Fayetteville is designed for high-density, walkable mixed-use developments along major transit corridors, allowing for buildings up to 8 stories in height [Section 161.36]. This City of Fayetteville zoning designation permits a wide array of residential, commercial, and office uses by right, while requiring conditional use permits for more intensive industrial, utility, or specialized commercial activities [Section 161.36(B)].
Permitted Uses (By Right)
The City of Fayetteville allows the following uses to be established by right within the UC: Urban Corridor district. These uses do not require a conditional use permit, provided they meet the standard development requirements [Section 161.36(B)(1)].
- Residential Uses: Three- and four-family dwellings (Unit 10), multi-family dwellings (Unit 26), accessory dwellings (Unit 41), and short-term rentals (Unit 46).
- Commercial & Office Uses: Eating places (Unit 13); hotel, motel, and amusement facilities (Unit 14); shopping goods (Unit 16); commercial recreation at small sites (Unit 19); home occupations (Unit 24); offices, studios, and related services (Unit 25); and liquor stores (Unit 34).
- Civic & Public Uses: City-wide uses by right (Unit 1); cultural and recreational facilities (Unit 4); government facilities (Unit 5); and sidewalk cafes (Unit 40).
- Specialized Production: Small scale production (Unit 45), such as microbreweries or coffee roasting facilities [Section 174.13].
Conditional Uses
The following uses may be permitted in the City of Fayetteville's UC district only after review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission [Section 161.36(B)(2)]:
- Residential Variants: Single-family dwellings (Unit 8), two-family dwellings (Unit 9), cluster housing development (Unit 44), and private dormitories (Unit 48).
- Industrial & Trade: Transportation trades and services (Unit 17); warehousing and wholesale (Unit 21); centers for collecting recyclable materials (Unit 28); mini-storage units (Unit 38); and clean technologies (Unit 42).
- Intensive Commercial: Gasoline service stations and drive-thru restaurants (Unit 18); large-site commercial recreation (Unit 20); dance halls (Unit 29); and outdoor music establishments (Unit 35).
- Specialized Facilities: City-wide uses by conditional use permit (Unit 2), public protection and utility facilities (Unit 3), sexually oriented businesses (Unit 32), wireless communication facilities (Unit 36), and animal boarding and training (Unit 43).
Prohibited Uses and Conduct
Based on the Unified Development Code for the City of Fayetteville, certain specific uses and activities are explicitly prohibited city-wide or within the UC district:
- Automobile Shredding: The shredding of automobiles is prohibited within the Fayetteville city limits [Section 163.17(A)].
- Gated Streets: Gated streets are generally not allowed in most residential subdivisions to maintain connectivity and neighborliness [Section 171.02(D)].
- Africanized Honey Bees: The keeping of Africanized honey bees is prohibited [Section 163.04(C)(8)].
- Non-permitted Signs: Pole signs are prohibited in the Urban Corridor, which requires monument signs for freestanding signage [Section 174.08(M)].
Technical Development Standards
The City of Fayetteville maintains specific bulk, area, and height requirements for the UC district to ensure its urban form is preserved.
Bulk, Area, and Setback Requirements
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density | None |
| Front Setback (Build-to Zone) | 10 feet to 30 feet from the front property line |
| Side Setback | None |
| Rear Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback (from alley centerline) | 12 feet |
| Minimum Buildable Street Frontage | 50% of the lot width |
| Maximum Building Height | 8 stories |
[Section 161.36]
Specific Use Conditions
- Short-Term Rentals: Type 2 short-term rentals in the UC district do not count toward the density cap if they are located where hotel/motel uses are permitted by right [Section 164.26(A)].
- Sexually Oriented Businesses: These are specifically permitted in the UC district as a conditional use, provided they are not located within 500 feet of a church, school, or public park [Section 163.11].
- Wireless Communication Facilities: While allowed conditionally, the City of Fayetteville prefers the co-location of antennas on existing structures over the construction of new towers [Section 163.13].
Sections Cited
- Section 161.36 - Urban Corridor
- Section 163.04 - Urban Agriculture (Fowl, Bees & Goats)
- Section 163.11 - Sexually Oriented Business
- Section 163.13 - Wireless Communications Facilities
- Section 163.17 - Wrecking, Demolition And Scrap Metal Processing
- Section 164.26 - Type 1 Short-Term Rentals Citywide And Type 2 Short-Term Rentals In Non-Residential And Mixed-use Zoning Districts
- Section 171.02 - General Provisions (Streets and Sidewalks)
- Section 174.08 - Prohibited Signs
- Section 174.13 - Planned Zoning Districts