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Ordinance: 6943
File Number: 2025-2426
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN-2025-52
FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.20 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF 111 EAST ROCK STREET IN WARD 1
FROM R-O, RESIDENTIAL -OFFICE TO DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone classification of the
property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B) both attached to the Planning
Department's Agenda Memo from R-O, Residential -Office to DG, Downtown General.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official zoning map of the
City of Fayetteville to reflect the zoning change provided in Section 1.
PASSED and APPROVED on December 2, 2025
Approved:
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Molly Rawn, Mayor
Attest:
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
This publication was paid for by the City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Amount Paid: $ 85.12
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flintlock
September 25, 2025
222 S COLLEGE
Legal description
Parcel # 765-02973-000:
• W 100 FT LOT 8 BLOCK 2
• The West 100 feet of Lot 8, Block 2, Boles Addition, to the City of Fayetteville, Washington County,
Arkansas, as shown on plat record X2 at page page 76.
• Subject to recorded instruments, covenants, rights of way, and easements, if any. Subject to all
prior mineral reservations and oil and gas leases, if any.
Respectfully,
FLINTLOCK LTD CO
Allison Thurmond Quinlan
AIA RLA LEED AP
Principal Architect
479.305.4807 528 N COLLEGE, SUITE 3, FAYETTEVILLE AR 72701
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2025-2426
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
Jessica Masters, Planning Director
FROM: Wesley Frank, Planner
SUBJECT: RZN-2025-0052: Rezone (SOUTH OF 111 E. ROCK ST./KCMS, 524): Submitted by
FLINTLOCK LTD for property located SOUTH OF 111 E. ROCK ST in WARD 1. The
property is zoned R-O, RESIDENTIAL -OFFICE, and contains approximately 0.20
acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommends approval of a request to rezone the subject
property as described and shown in the attached Exhibits `A' and `B'.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the west side of the alley that connects E. Rock Street and E. South Street,
between S. College Avenue and S. Mill Avenue. The property contains one parcel totaling 0.20 of an acre
which is currently undeveloped. A concept plat (CPL-2025-0008) has been submitted for the development of
cluster housing with additional discussions between the applicant and staff about multi -family development.
The property is not part of any zoning overlay or master plan area.
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from R-O, Residential -Office, to DG, Downtown
General.
Public Comment: Staff has received two public comments in opposition to this request, with primary concerns
centered around lack of planning, concerns for compliance with the future Downtown Master plan, traffic
increase, and cluster housing density.
Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed zoning of DG, Downtown General to be compatible with the
surrounding area. DG is designed to support and allow a diverse range of residential, commercial, and
institutional uses, which compliments a similar diversity of uses located nearby (e.g., varied housing, Yvonne
Richardson Community Center, Penguin Ed's, Feed & Folly, and downtown Fayetteville). This contrasts with
R-O which has limited by -right residential uses and is focused predominantly on allowing office commercial
use. The property only fronts on to an alley, and with the City passing Ord. 6869, it is permissible for alleys to
be used as frontage, allowing for this property to be developed. Like the nearby DG, RMF-24, and RI-U zoning
districts, DG is an urban -form district which has a 0 to 25-foot build to zone, promoting pedestrian -oriented
development by encouraging buildings to be constructed closer to the front property line. Additionally, the bulk
and area requirements for R-O are considerably greater (60-90 lot widths for single- to three-family) than the
18-foot width requirement of DG, which allows for more residential development opportunities on smaller
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properties. The area requirements of R-O are more intense as well requiring 6,000 to 8,000 square feet of lot
area for development compared to DG not having any. The setbacks for R-O are significantly greater than DG,
further highlighting the required size of any property for development. Given the use allowances and greater
flexibility for development that DG permits, Staff finds that rezoning the subject property to DG would allow for
greater opportunities for development in the area that are compatible.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds that a rezoning to DG would be consistent with the City's adopted land use
plans. City Plan 2040's Future Land Use Map designates the property as Residential Neighborhood Area;
these areas are intended to support a wide variety of housing types in walkable urban neighborhoods. A
rezoning to DG could allow for the creation of residential opportunities due to the reduced lot size
requirements, which can in turn can allow for diverse housing types. The property has a high infill score of 9,
which indicates that this area is a suitable location for additional infill because of the available local
infrastructure and development. The subject property is located near a Tier 1 city node that is centered on the
Downtown Square, 1,900 feet away. As per the City's 2040 plan, "buildings found in a Tier One Center include
multi -story residential and commercial with a dense mix of shops, homes, jobs, and amenities." Staff finds that
the requested rezoning could allow for the creation of missing middle housing that meets City Goals #1
(appropriate infill), #3 (compact development), and #6 (attainable housing options).
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040's Infill Matrix indicates 9 attributes. The following elements
of the matrix contribute to the score:
• Adequate Fire Response (Station #1, 303 W. Center St.)
• Near Sewer Main (8-inch main, S. College Avenue (separate from subject property to the west))
• Near Water Main (8-inch main, S. College Avenue (separate from subject property to the west))
• Near U of A Campus
• Near City Park (Yvonne Richardson Community Center; Ralph "Buddy" Hayes Park)
• Near Paved Trail (MLK side path)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (Willow & Huntsville; Willow & Rock; Huntsville & Ray; N. College & Center (East))
• Near Razorback Bus Stop (Downtown Square)
• Near Sufficient Intersection Density
DISCUSSION:
At the November 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 8-0-0 forwarded the request to City
Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Cabe made the motion with Commissioner Castin
seconding. One member of the public attempted to speak at the meeting; however, a communication error
resulted in them not being heard. That speaker's comment was added to the Planning Commission report that
is included in the report.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A, 5. Exhibit B, 6. Staff Report
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
City Of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Legislation Text
File #: 2025-2426
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION
RZN-2025-52 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.20 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF III EAST ROCK
STREET IN WARD 1 FROM R-O, RESIDENTIAL -OFFICE TO DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby changes the zone
classification of the property shown on the map (Exhibit A) and the legal description (Exhibit B) both
attached to the Planning Department's Agenda Memo from R-O, Residential -Office to DG, Downtown
General.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends the official zoning
map of the City of Fayetteville to reflect the zoning change provided in Section 1.
Page 1
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2025-2426
Item ID
12/2/2025
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Jonathan Curth 11/14/2025 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (630)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
RZN-2025-0052: Rezone (SOUTH OF 111 E. ROCK ST./KCMS, 524): Submitted by FLINTLOCK LTD for property located
SOUTH OF 111 E. ROCK ST in WARD 1. The property is zoned R-0, RESIDENTIAL -OFFICE, and contains approximately
0.20 acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG, DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget
Expenses (Actual+Encum)
Available Budget
Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost
Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
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Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
THRU: Jessie Masters, Planning Director
FROM: Wesley Frank, Planner
MEETING DATE: November 10, 2025 Updated w/ meeting results
SUBJECT: RZN-2025-0052: Rezone (SOUTH OF 111 E. ROCK ST./KCMS, 524):
Submitted by FLINTLOCK LTD for property located SOUTH OF 111 E. ROCK
ST. The property is zoned R-O, RESIDENTIAL -OFFICE, and contains
approximately 0.20 acres. The request is to rezone the property to DG,
DOWNTOWN GENERAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding RZN-2025-0052 to the City Council with a recommendation of
approval, based on the findings herein.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"1 move to forward RZN-2025-0052 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval."
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in an alley between E. Rock Street and E. South Street about 300
feet southeast from the S. Nelson Hackett Boulevard and E. Rock Street intersection. The
property contains one parcel totaling 0.20 of an acre which is currently undeveloped. A concept
plat (CPL-2025-0008) has been submitted for the development of cluster housing with additional
discussions between the applicant and staff about multi -family development. The property is not
part of any zoning overlay or master plan area. Surrounding land uses and zoning are listed in
Table 1.
Table 1
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Two -Family Residential
R-O, Residential -Office
South
Undeveloped
DG, Downtown General
East
Single -Family Residential
RMF-24, Residential Multifamily, 24 Units per Acre
West
Single -Family Residential; Undeveloped
DG, Downtown General
Request: The request is to rezone the subject property from R-O, Residential -Office, to DG,
Downtown General.
Public Comment: To date, staff has not received any public comment.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Streets: The property's western frontage, an alley, is partially improved with asphalt paving.
Any street improvements required in these areas would be determined at the time
of development proposal.
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Water: Public water is not available to the subject area.
Sewer: Sanitary sewer is not available to the subject area.
Drainage: No portion of the subject property lies within the Hillside -Hilltop Overlay District or
a FEMA floodplain. Additionally, no protected streams or hydric soils are present
on the subject property. Any improvements or requirements for drainage will be
determined at time of development.
Fire: Station 1, located at 303 W. Center St., protects this site. The property is located
approximately 0.7 miles from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of
approximately 2 minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time
would be approximately 4.2 minutes. Fire Department response time is calculated
based on the drive time plus 1 minute for dispatch and 1.2 minutes for turn -out
time. Within the City Limits, the Fayetteville Fire Department has a response time
goal of 6 minutes for an engine and 8 minutes for a ladder truck.
Police: The Police Department did not comment on this request.
Tree Preservation:
The proposed zoning district of DG, Downtown General, requires 10% minimum
canopy preservation. The current zoning district of R-O, Residential -Office,
requires 20% minimum canopy preservation.
CITY PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Plan designates
the property within the proposed rezone as a Residential Neighborhood area.
Residential Neighborhood areas are primarily residential in nature and support a wide variety
of housing types of appropriate scale and context. Residential Neighborhood encourages highly
connected, compact blocks with gridded street patterns and reduced building setbacks. It also
encourages traditional neighborhood development that incorporates low -intensity non-residential
uses intended to serve the surrounding neighborhoods. This designation recognizes the existing
conventional subdivision developments that may have large blocks with conventional setbacks
and development patterns that respond to features of the natural environment.
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040's Infill Matrix indicates a ranged score of 9 for
this site with a weighted score of 12.5. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the
score:
• AdequateFire Response (Station #1, 303 W. Center St.)
• Near Sewer Main (8-inch main, S. College Avenue (separate from subject property to the
west))
• Near Water Main (8-inch main, S. College Avenue (separate from subject property to the
west))
• Near U of A Campus
• Near City Park (Yvonne Richardson Community Center; Ralph "Buddy" Hayes Park)
• Near Paved Trail (Willow Avenue)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (Willow & Huntsville; Willow & Rock; Huntsville & Ray; N. College &
Center (East))
• Near Razorback Bus Stop (Downtown Square)
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• Near Sufficient Intersection Density
FINDINGS OF THE STAFF
A determination of the degree to which the proposed zoning is consistent with land use
planning objectives, principles, and policies and with land use and zoning plans.
Finding: Land Use Compatibility: Staff finds the proposed zoning of DG, Downtown
General to be compatible with the surrounding area. The DG zoning use
schedule is designed to support and allow a diverse range of residential,
commercial, and institutional uses, which are located nearby (e.g., varied
housing, Yvonne Richardson Community Center, Penguin Ed's, Feed &
Folly, and downtown Fayetteville). Compare that with R-O which has limited
by -right residential uses and is focused predominantly on allowing office
commercial use. The property only fronts onto an alley, and with the City
passing Ord. 6869, it is permissible for alleys to be used as frontage, allowing
for this property to be developed. Like the existing R-O and nearby DG, RMF-
24, and RI-U zoning districts, DG is an urban -form district which has a 0 to
25-foot build to zone, promoting pedestrian -oriented development by
encouraging buildings to be constructed closer to the front property line.
Additionally, the bulk and area requirements for R-O are considerably
greater (60-90 lot widths for single- to three-family) than the 18-foot width
requirement of DG, which allows for more development opportunities on
smaller properties. The area requirements of R-O are more intense as well
requiring 6,000 to 8,000 square feet of lot area for development compared to
DG not having any. The setbacks for R-O are significantly greater than DG,
further highlighting the required size of any property for development. Given
the use allowances and greater flexibility for development that DG permits,
Staff finds that rezoning the subject property to DG would allow for greater
opportunities for development in the area.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds that a rezoning to DG would be
consistent with the City's adopted land use plans. City Plan 2040's Future
Land Use Map designates the property as Residential Neighborhood Area;
these areas are intended to support a wide variety of housing types in
walkable urban neighborhoods. A rezoning to DG could allow for the
creation of residential opportunities due to the reduced lot size
requirements, which can in turn can allow for diverse options of housing
types. The property has a high infill score of 9, which indicates that this area
is a suitable location for additional infill because of the available local
infrastructure and development. The subject property is located near a Tier
1 city node, which is located at the Downtown Square, 1,900 feet away. As
per the City's 2040 plan, "buildings found in a Tier One Center include multi-
story residential and commercial with a dense mix of shops, homes, jobs,
and amenities." Staff finds that the requested rezoning could allow for the
creation of missing middle housing that meets City Goals #1 (appropriate
infill), #3 (compact development), and #6 (attainable housing options).
2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the
rezoning is proposed.
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Finding: Staff finds that the proposed rezoning from R-O to DG is justified. Rezoning
to DG would allow for infill development that is consistent with the City's
planning objectives and policies.
3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase
traffic danger and congestion.
Finding: Rezoning the property to DG has the potential to increase traffic along
adjacent streets, but only minimally as the size of the property is small with
significant topography challenges, capping density.
4. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would alter the population density and
thereby undesirably increase the load on public services including schools, water, and
sewer facilities.
Finding: Rezoning the property from R-O to DG has the potential to increase
population density, though it is not likely to undesirably increase the load on
public services. The property does not have access to existing water and
sanitary sewer infrastructure, though this could be developed due to its
close proximity to existing mains. The subject property is close to other
public services. Fayetteville Public Schools did not comment on this
request.
5. If there are reasons why the proposed zoning should not be approved in view of
considerations under b (1) through (4) above, a determination as to whether the proposed
zoning is justified and/or necessitated by peculiar circumstances such as:
a. It would be impractical to use the land for any of the uses permitted under
its existing zoning classifications;
b. There are extenuating circumstances which justify the rezoning even
though there are reasons under b (1) through (4) above why the proposed
zoning is not desirable.
Finding: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends forwarding RZN-2025-0052 to the City
Council with a recommendation of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Required YES
IlDate: November 10, 2025 O Tabled 0Forwarded O Denied
w/ a
Motion: Cab- recommendation
IlSecond: Castin of approval
Vote: 8-0-0
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BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unified Development Code:
o §161.20 District R-O, Residential Office
o §161.28 Downtown General
• One Mile Map
• Close -Up Map
• Current Land Use Map
• Future Land Use Map
• Request Letter
Two public comments updated 11/12/2025
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161.20 District R-O, Residential Office
(A) Purpose. The Residential -Office District is designed primarily to provide area for offices without limitation to
the nature or size of the office, together with community facilities, restaurants and compatible residential
uses. The intent of this district is to allow administrative approval if the developer decides to use urban form,
in compliance with the build -to zone and minimum buildable street frontage as specified herein.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted uses.
Unit 1
City-wide uses by right
Unit 5
Government facilities
Unit 8
Single-family dwellings
Unit 9
Two-family dwellings
Unit 12a
Limited business
Unit 25
Offices, studios, and related services
Unit 41
Accessory dwellings
Unit 44
Cluster Housing Development
Unit 46
Short-term rentals
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2
City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 3
Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 4
Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 11
Manufactured home ark*
Unit 13
Eating laces
Unit 15
Neighborhood shopping goods
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 26
Multi -family dwellings
Unit 36
Wireless communications facilities*
Unit 42
Clean technologies
Unit 45
1 Small scale production
Unit 48
1 Private dormitories
(C) Density.
Units per acre 124 or less
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations. (Per dwelling unit for residential structures)
(1) Lot Width Minimum.
Manufactured home park
100 feet
Lot within a manufactured
home park
50 feet
Single-family
60 feet
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Two 2
family
60 feet
Three
3 or more
90 feet
(2) Lot Area Minimum.
Manufactured home park
3 acres
Lot within a manufactured
home park
4,200 square feet
Townhouses:
Development
10,000 square feet
Individual lot
2,500 square feet
Single-family
6,000 square feet
Two 2 family
6,500 square feet
Three 3 or more
8,000 square feet
Fraternity or Sorority
1 acre
(3) Land Area Per Dwelling Unit.
Manufactured home
3,000 square feet
Townhouses &
apartments:
No bedroom
1,000 square feet
One bedroom
1,000 square feet
Two 2 or more bedrooms
1,200 square feet
Fraternity or Sorority
500 square feet per
resident
(E) Setback Regulations.
Front
15 feet
Front, if parking is allowed between the right-
of -way and the building
50 feet
Front, in the Hillside Overlay District
15 feet
Side
10 feet
Side, when contiguous to a residential
district
15 feet
Side, in the Hillside Overlay District
8 feet
Rear, without easement or alley
25 feet
Rear, from center line of public alley
10 feet
Rear, in the Hillside Overlay District
15 feet
Urban Form Setback Regulations:
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Front
A build -to zone that is
located between the front
property line and a line 25
feet from the front property
line
Side
5 feet
Side -zero lot line*
A setback of less than 5
feet (zero lot line) is
permitted on one (1)
interior side, provided a
maintenance agreement is
filed.**
The remaining side
setbacks shall be 10 feet
Rear
None
Rear when contiguous to a
15 feet
single family residential
district
(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 15 stories
If a building exceeds the height of two (2) stories, the portion of the building that exceeds two (2) stories
shall have an additional setback from any side boundary line of an adjacent single family district. The amount
of additional setback for the portion of the building over two (2) stories shall be equal to the difference
between the total height of that portion of the building, and two (2) stories.
(G) Building Area. On any lot, the area occupied by all buildings shall not exceed 60% of the total area of such lot.
Accessory ground mounted solar energy systems shall not be considered buildings.
(H) Urban form minimum buildable street frontage: 50% of the lot width.
(Code No. 1965, App. A., Art. 5(x); Ord. No. 2414, 2-7-78; Ord. No. 2603, 2-19-80; Ord. No. 2621, 4-1-80; Ord. No.
1747, 6-29-70; Code 1991, §160.041; Ord. No. 4100, §2 (Ex. A), 6-16-98; Ord. No. 4178, 8-31-99; Ord. No. 4726, 7-
19-05; Ord. No. 4943, 11-07-06; Ord. No. 5079, 11-20-07; Ord. No. 5195, 11-6-08; Ord. No. 5224, 3-3-09; Ord. No.
5312, 4-20-10; Ord. No. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. No. 5735 1-20-15; Ord. No. 5800, §1(Exh. A), 10-6-15; Ord. No. 5921,
§1, 11-1-16; Ord. No. 5945, §§5, 7-9, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 6015, §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6164, §§1, 2, 3, 4-2-
19; Ord. No. 6245, §2, 10-15-19; Ord. No. 6427, §§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21; Ord. No. 6879, §2, 5-20-25)
Editor's note(s)-Ord. No. 6888, §1, adopted June 17, 2025 determines that Ordinance 6427 (Sunset Clause),
Ordinance 6625 (extending Sunset Clause), Ordinance 6710 (extending the Sunset Clause), and Ordinance
6820 (extending the Sunset Clause) be amended so that Ordinance 6427 and all amendments to Code
Sections ordained or enacted by Ordinance 6427 shall automatically sunset, be repealed and become void on
November 30, 2025 unless prior to that time and date the City Council amends this ordinance to repeal or
further amend this sunset, repeal and termination section.
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161.28 Downtown General
(A) Purpose. Downtown General is a flexible zone, and it is not limited to the concentrated mix of uses found in
the Downtown Core or Main Street/Center. Downtown General includes properties in the neighborhood that
are not categorized as identifiable centers, yet are more intense in use than Neighborhood Conservation.
There is a mixture of single-family homes, rowhouses, apartments, and live/work units. Activities include a
flexible and dynamic range of uses, from public open spaces to less intense residential development and
businesses. For the purposes of Chapter 96: Noise Control, the Downtown General district is a residential
zone.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1
City-wide uses by right
Unit 4
Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 5
Government facilities
Unit 8
Single-family dwellings
Unit 9
Two-family dwellings
Unit 10
Three (3) and four (4) family dwellings
Unit 13
Eating places
Unit 15
Neighborhood shopping goods
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 25
Offices, studios, and related services
Unit 26
Multi -family dwellings
Unit 40
Sidewalk Cafes
Unit 41
1 Accessory dwellings
Unit 44
Cluster Housing Development
Unit 45
Small scale production
Unit 46
Short-term rentals
Note: Any combination of above uses is permitted upon any lot within this zone. Conditional uses shall need
approval when combined with pre -approved uses.
(2) Conditional Uses.
Unit 2
City-wide uses by conditional use permit
Unit 3
Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 14
Hotel, motel and amusement services
Unit 16
Shopping oods
Unit 17
Transportation trades and services
Unit 19
Commercial recreation, small sites
Unit 28
Center for collecting recyclable materials
Unit 36
Wireless communication facilities
Unit 48
Private dormitories
(C) Density. None.
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
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(1) Lot Width Minimum.
Dwelling all unit types) 18 feet
(2) Lot Area Minimum. None.
(E) Setback Regulations.
Front
A build -to zone that is
located between the front
property line and a line 25
feet from the front property
line.
Side
None
Rear
5 feet
Rear, from center line of
12 feet
an alley
(F) Minimum Buildable Street Frontage. 50% of lot width.
(G) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 15 stories
(Ord. No. 5028, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 5029, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 5312, 4-20-10; Ord. No. 5462, 12-6-11; Ord. No. 5592, 6-
18-13; Ord. No. 5664, 2-18-14; Ord. No. 5735, 1-20-15; Ord. No. 5800, §1(Exh. A), 10-6-15; Ord. No. 5921, §1, 11-1-
16; Ord. No. 5945, §§5, 7-9, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 6015, §1(Exh. A), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 6223, §1, 9-3-19; Ord. No.
6427, §§1(Exh. C), 2, 4-20-21; Ord. No. 6879, §2, 5-20-25)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 6888, §1, adopted June 17, 2025 determines that Ordinance 6427 (Sunset Clause),
Ordinance 6625 (extending Sunset Clause), Ordinance 6710 (extending the Sunset Clause), and Ordinance
6820 (extending the Sunset Clause) be amended so that Ordinance 6427 and all amendments to Code
Sections ordained or enacted by Ordinance 6427 shall automatically sunset, be repealed and become void on
November 30, 2025 unless prior to that time and date the City Council amends this ordinance to repeal or
further amend this sunset, repeal and termination section.
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September 25, 2025
222 S COLLEGE
PETITION TO CHANGE ZONING OF A SINGLE LOT
TO: The Fayetteville City Planning Commission & The Fayetteville City Council
Flintlock Ltd Co requests that the zoning designation of the following lot (parcel # 765-02973-000) be changed from
Residential Office (R-0) to Downtown General (DG):
222 S College Avenue (765-02973-000)
REASON FOR ZONING CHANGE REQUEST / STATEMENT OF NEED:
The zoning change request will allow for rational redevelopment of the lot. RO is not suited for this type of lot, as it does
not have traditional street frontage, and it is currently surrounded by the DG zoning district. The DG zone was designed to
promote "a flexible and dynamic range of uses" and allows for narrow lot width and no lot area minimum, which will help
in the development of this lot and its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
IMPACT ON NEIGHBORS & CITY:
The requested zoning change will minimally impact the surrounding properties in terms of land use, traffic, and signage. It
is not expected to increase traffic danger or congestion. Parking will be off street, located on the property. Water and
Sewer are available at the flag lot of this property. For noise purposes, the DG district is a residential zone. The proposed
zoning is the most well -matched change that will allow the site to be compatible with the adjacent growth.
CONSISTENT WITH LAND USE PLANS:
It is our opinion that the proposed zoning change is entirely consistent with both land use planning objectives, principles,
and policies and is consistent with the neighborhood. The Future Land Use Map calls out the flag lot to be designated as
City Neighborhood, which "supports the widest spectrum of uses and encourages density in all housing types...". The
rezoning will allow the property to be developed in a manner that is directly in line with the City's 2040 goal to "...make
appropriate infill and revitalization our highest priorities."
Respectfully,
FLINTLOCK LTD CO
Allison Thurmond Quinlan
AIA RLA LEED AP
Principal Architect
479.305.4807
528 N COLLEGE, SUITE 3, FAYETTEVILLE AR 72701
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Frank, Wes
From: Planning Shared
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2025 8:32 AM
To: Frank, Wes
Subject: FW: RZN-2025-0052
Thankyou
Mirinda Hopkins
Development Coordinator
Planning Division
City of Fayetteville
479-575-8267
-----Original Message -----
From: Kelley Schwarting <adorned@me.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2025 5:41 PM
To: Planning Shared <planning@fayetteville-ar.gov>
Subject: RZN-2025-0052
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Dear Planners,
The unspecified use of this land south of Rock has me concerned.
If it will be cluster houses does that need a DG zoning?
Or will it later be joined with adjacent land and turned into a 5 story mega apartment building further eroding our tiny
neighborhood.
I think random rezoning should not be happening without a plan. Currently the Downtown Master is being looked at and
rezoning tiny parcels should be put on hold until we know exactly the future Downtown Master plans.
It's a slippery slope once rezoned without a proper plan mind.
Kelley Schwarting
324 S East Ave
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Frank, Wes
From: Planning Shared
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2025 8:32 AM
To: Frank, Wes
Subject: FW: RZN-2025-0052 (KCMS)
For you
Thankyou
Mirinda Hopkins
Development Coordinator
Planning Division
City of Fayetteville
479-575-8267
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From: Schuyler Schwarting <schuylerschwarting@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2025 7:46 PM
To: Planning Shared <planning@fayetteville-ar.gov>; CityClerk <cityclerk@fayetteville-ar.gov>;
schuylerschwarting@gmail.com
Subject: RZN-2025-0052 (KCMS)
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to you today to ask that you deny the rezoning request for RZN-2025-0052 which is for the
alleyway south of 111 E. Rock St.
Finding of the Staff.
When Staff states that rezoning the subject property to DG would allow for greater opportunities for
development in the area.
My Response: What they are saying is that it allows for a more dense development on a small parcel that
will adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood.
3) A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase traffic danger and
congestion.
Staff Finding: Rezoning the property to DG has the potential to increase traffic along adjacent streets, but only
minimally as the size of the property is small with
significant topography challenges, capping density.
My Response: This property is only part of the potential development. KCMS owns the 2 huge lots on S.
College Ave just adjacent, to the west of this parcel. So, this is only one piece of the potential development.
And there are 2 more large parcels to the south of these lots.
Also, any traffic from this 3+ lot development will create a traffic flow problem. Currently, the only way to
travel south of these parcels you would have to traverse through the neighborhood to get to South St. There
are no left(south) turns from E. Rock St and Nelson Hackett and no left(south) turns on S. College and
Nelson Hacket.
We will not be able to withstand another multi family development that would increase traffic danger and
congestion and adversely affect the quiet neighborhood.
The recently approved 138 unit multi family development, Urban Lofts, on South St and Nelson Hackets will
already be an issue once it is built at this intersection.
4) A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would alter the population density and thereby
undesirably increase the load on public services including schools, water, and
sewer facilities.
Staff Finding: Rezoning the property from R-O to DG has the potential to increase population density, though
it is not likely to undesirably increase the load on
public services. The property does not have access to existing water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, though
this could be developed due to its close proximity to existing mains.
My Finding: There are existing water and sewer lines on the adjacent property and lots that the applicant,
KCMS Development owns.
5. If there are reasons why the proposed zoning should not be approved in view of considerations under b (1)
through (4) above, a determination as to whether the proposed
zoning is justified and/or necessitated by peculiar circumstances such as:
a. It would be impractical to use the land for any of the uses permitted under its existing zoning classifications;
b. There are extenuating circumstances which justify the rezoning even though there are reasons under b (1)
through (4) above why the proposed zoning is not desirable.
Staff Finding: N/A
My Finding: There are no reasons why this property is needed to be rezoned. The current zoning of R-O
allows for the initial request of cluster housing in which I am in favor of. Also, by leaving it with the existing
zoning of R-O, if they did want to develop a small multi -family development, they could submit it for review
and obtain a conditional review showing how they will affect the surrounding neighborhood and street
traffic.
Thanks for your consideration on the denial of this rezoning request.
Sincerely,
Schuyler Schwarting
324 S. East Ave.
Fayetteville, AR. 72701