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113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Ordinance: 7018
File Number: 2026-2191
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION RZN 2026-20
FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.20 ACRES LOCATED AT 518 NORTH MISSION BOULEVARD IN WARD 1
FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE, TO RI-12, RESIDENTIAL
INTERMEDIATE, TWELVE UNITS PER ACRE
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 RSF-4, Residential, Single-Family, Four Units per Acre, to RI-12, Residential
Intermediate, Twelve Units per Acre.
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 July 21, 2026
Approved:
_______________________________
Molly Rawn, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Courtney Spohn, Senior Deputy City Clerk Treasurer
This publication was paid for by the City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Amount Paid: $ 89.68
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EXHIBIT 'A'
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RZN-2026-0020
Exhibit ‘B’
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT AN EXISTING
REBAR WHICH IS N02°59'05"E 463.63' AND N87°08'16"W 150.53' FROM AN EXISTING STATE
MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID FORTY ACRE TRACT AND RUNNING
THENCE S03°19'53"W 50.09', THENCE S86°59'48"W 5.21' TO AN EXISTING REBAR, THENCE
S08°58'41"W 10.76', THENCE N86°44'06"W 141.55' TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTH
MISSION BOULEVARD, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY N12°00'57"E 60.39' TO AN EXISTING
REBAR, THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY S87°25'40"E 138.68' TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.20 ACRES MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO THAT PORTION IN NORTH
MISSION BOULEVARD MASTER STREET PLAN RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF HEREIN
DESCRIBED TRACT AND SUBJECT TO ALL OTHER EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RECORD.
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Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.fayetteville-ar.gov
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2026-2191
MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
Jessica Masters, Planning Director
FROM: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:
RZN-2026-0020: Rezoning (518 N MISSION BLVD/STEFFAN BRETT & CATHERINE
GRACE SARKIN, 446): Submitted by DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC for
property located at 518 N MISSION BLVD. in WARD 1. The property is zoned RSF-4,
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately
0.20 acres. The request is to rezone the property to RI-12, RESIDENTIAL
INTERMEDIATE, TWELVE UNITS PER ACRE.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommend 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 in east Fayetteville on N. Mission Blvd. approximately 400 feet north of the
street’s intersection with E. Maple St. The 0.20-acre parcel has been developed with an 826 square foot single-
family residence which was constructed in 1950 per the Washington County Assessor. Long-range planning
notes that the existing structure is unlikely to be eligible for state or National Register of Historic Places but
That it could contribute to a historic district. While the city does not have any regulations pertaining to the
demolition of historic structures in this area, long-range planning requests that the property owner and/or
applicant consult with their division prior to demolition or alteration of historic structures in order to capture
photo documentation of the existing building.The property is not subject to any overlay districts, and does not
contain hydric soils, streamside protection, or FEMA floodplain.
Request: The request is to rezone 0.20 acres from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre to
RI-12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve Units Per Acre.
Public Comment: No members of the public spoke on the request.
Land Use Compatibility: The subject property is surrounded by single-family homes with a varying degree of
regularity in terms of form and regulating pattern. RI-12 permits a mix of low-intensity residential types,
including up to four-unit buildings, with a minimum lot width of 50 feet, which encourages compatible infill
development without disrupting neighborhood scale. Staff notes that up to two accessory dwelling units are
allowed by right within all residential zoning districts of the city; therefore, staff finds that permitting these
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additional housing types is not inconsistent with uses already permitted. Additionally, nonresidential amenities
such as grocery stores, restaurants, and retail are located along North College Ave. as well as N. Mission Blvd.
RI-12, like RSF-4, permits low-intensity commercial uses with a conditional use permit, such as small
professional offices, retail establishments, studios, and daycares. Staff finds these uses to be generally
compatible with adjacent uses and notes the insertion of small-scale commercial could contribute to complete,
walkable neighborhoods. RI-12 would also require a 0’-25’ build-to zone which generally aligns with historic
development patterns in the area. Additionally, staff finds that the size of the parcel would limit development to
the maximum of two residential units. Given the lot widths and code limitations of two ADUs per lot, this would
functionally allow one additional unit on the site.
N. Mission Blvd. is designated as a Neighborhood Link Street with a proposed side path trail per the city's
master street and active transportation plans. Major public investment in North Mission Blvd. was recently
completed with a trail beginning approximately 1,600 feet north of the subject property which connects to Root
Elementary, Gully Park and eventually back to the Razorback Greenway. This indicates that the area can likely
support additional density, which is further supported by recent rezoning requests to RSF-8 and NS-G nearby.
Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed zoning designation to be consistent with the property’s
Future Land Use Map designation as a Residential Neighborhood Area. While surrounding housing is currently
primarily single-family dwellings, the existing lots are largely nonconforming with current zoning. The RI-12
zoning district would establish a conforming lot that is generally in line with the residential neighborhood
designation. The property has a moderate infill score of 6-7 with a weighted score of 8, indicating it is a suitable
location for infill development. Infill in this area could help support Goals 1 and 3 by promoting moderate infill in
an area that is walkable and has seen extensive public improvements in recent years.
CITY PLAN 2040 INFILL MATRIX: City Plan 2040’s Infill Matrix indicates a score of 6-7 for this site. The
following elements of the matrix contribute to the score:
1. Adequate Fire Response (Station 1, W. Center St.)
2. Near Sewer Main (8 inch main, N. Mission Blvd.)
3. Near Water Main (6 inch main, N. Mission Blvd.)
4. Near Grocery Store (Ozark Natural Foods)
5. Near City Park (Mount Sequoia Woods, St. Joseph Park)
6. Near Paved Trail (E. Lafayette St. and E. Rebecca St. Shared Roadways)
7. Near ORT Bus Stop (N. College Ave. & Trenton Blvd. | N. College Ave. & E. Lafayette)
DISCUSSION:
At the June 22, 2026, Planning Commission meeting, a vote of 7-0-0 forwarded the request to City Council with
a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Cabe motioned, and Commissioner Madden seconded. There
was a brief discussion about the applicant’s intent, and the applicant noted a desire to build a unit which is
larger than the allowance permitted under the ADU ordinance. No members of the public spoke on the request.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
NA
ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A, 5. Exhibit B, 6. Staff Report
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Legislation Text
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
File #: 2026-2191
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN REZONING PETITION
RZN 2026-20 FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.20 ACRES LOCATED AT 518 NORTH MISSION
BOULEVARD IN WARD 1 FROM RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS
PER ACRE, TO RI-12, RESIDENTIAL INTERMEDIATE, TWELVE UNITS PER ACRE
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 RSF-4, Residential, Single-Family, Four
Units per Acre, to RI-12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve Units per Acre.
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.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
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City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
RZN-2026-0020: Rezoning (518 N MISSION BLVD/STEFFAN BRETT & CATHERINE GRACE SARKIN, 446): Submitted by
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC for property located at 518 N MISSION BLVD. in WARD 1. The property is zoned
RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.20 acres. The request is
to rezone the property to RI-12, RESIDENTIAL INTERMEDIATE, TWELVE UNITS PER ACRE.
N/A for Non-Agenda Item
Action Recommendation:
Submitted By
Jonathan Curth DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (630)
Division / Department
Comments:
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
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TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
THRU: Jessie Masters, Planning Director
FROM: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2026
SUBJECT: RZN-2026-0020: Rezoning (518 N MISSION BLVD/STEFFAN BRETT &
CATHERINE GRACE SARKIN, 446): Submitted by DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANTS, INC for property located at 518 N MISSION BLVD. The
property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY, FOUR UNITS
PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.20 acres. The request is to
rezone the property to RI-12, RESIDENTIAL INTERMEDIATE, TWELVE
UNITS PER ACRE.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of RZN-2026-0020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to forward RZN-2026-0020 to City Council with a recommendation of approval.”
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in east Fayetteville on N. Mission Blvd. approximately 400 feet
north of the street’s intersection with E. Maple St. The 0.20-acre parcel has been developed with
an 826 square foot single-family residence which was constructed in 1950 per the Washington
County Assessor. The property is not subject to any overlay districts, and does not contain hydric
soils, streamside protection, or FEMA floodplain. Surrounding land uses and zoning are depicted
in Table 1.
Table 1:
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre
South Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre
East Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre
West Single-Family Residential RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre
Request: The request is to rezone 0.20 acres from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units
per Acre to RI-12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve Units Per Acre.
Public Comment: Staff has not received any public comment at this time.
Planning Commission
June 22, 2026
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(UPDATED WITH MEETING RESULTS)
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Streets: The subject area has a road frontage along N. Mission Blvd., a partially improved
Neighborhood Link with asphalt paving and open ditches. Any street improvements
required in these areas would be determined at the time of the development
proposal.
Water: Public water is available to the subject area. Existing 6-inch water main is present
along N. Mission Blvd.
Sewer: Sanitary Sewer is available to the subject area. Existing 8-inch sewer main is
present along N. Mission Blvd. There are known wet weather sewer capacity
issues identified in the City’s 2025 Sewer Master Plan that appear in the system
320 feet away on E. Johnson Street.
Drainage: The property is not within the Hillside-Hilltop Overlay District, and does not contain
hydric soils, streamside protection areas, or FEMA floodplain.
Fire: Station 1, located at 303 W. Center St., protects this site. The property is located
approximately 1.4 miles from the fire station with an anticipated drive time of
approximately 5 minutes using existing streets. The anticipated response time
would be approximately 7.2 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 current zoning districts of RSF-4 requires 25% minimum canopy
preservation. The proposed zoning district of RI-12 requires 20% minimum
canopy preservation.
CITY PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: The City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Plan
designates the property within the proposed rezone as Residential Neighborhood.
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 score of 6-7 for this
site with a weighted score of 8. The following elements of the matrix contribute to the score:
• Adequate Fire Response (Station 1, W. Center St.)
• Near Sewer Main (8 inch main, N. Mission Blvd.)
• Near Water Main (6 inch main, N. Mission Blvd.)
• Near Grocery Store (Ozark Natural Foods)
Planning Commission
June 22, 2026
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• Near City Park (Mount Sequoia Woods, St. Joseph Park)
• Near Paved Trail (E. Lafayette St. and E. Rebecca St. Shared Roadways)
• Near ORT Bus Stop (N. College Ave. & Trenton Blvd. | N. College Ave. & E. Lafayette)
FINDINGS OF THE STAFF
1. 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: The subject property is surrounded
by single-family homes though the existing lots are more consistent with
RSF-8 zoning than RSF-4. RI-12 permits a mix of low-intensity residential
types, including up to four-unit buildings, with a minimum lot width of 50
feet, which staff finds encourages compatible infill development without
disrupting neighborhood scale. Staff notes that up to two accessory dwelling
units are allowed by right within all residential zoning districts of the city;
therefore, staff finds that permitting these additional housing types is not
inconsistent with uses already permitted. Additionally, nonresidential
amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, and retail are located along
North College Ave. as well as N. Mission Blvd. RI-12 permits low-intensity
commercial uses such as small professional offices, retail establishments,
studios, and services such as daycares with a conditional use permit. Staff
finds these uses to be generally compatible with adjacent uses and notes
the insertion of small-scale commercial could contribute to complete,
walkable neighborhoods. RI-12 would also require a 0’-25’ build-to zone
which generally aligns with historic development patterns in the area.
Additionally, staff finds that the size of the parcel would limit development
to the maximum of two residential units. Given the lot widths and code
limitations of two ADUs per lot, this would functionally allow one additional
unit on the site.
N. Mission Blvd. is designated as a neighborhood link with a proposed side
path trail per the city's master street and active transportation plans. Major
public investment in North Mission Blvd. was recently completed with a trail
beginning approximately 1,600 feet north of the subject property which
connects to Root Elementary, Gully Park and eventually back to the
Razorback Greenway. This indicates that the area can likely support
additional density, which is further supported by recent rezonings to RSF-8
and NSG nearby.
Long-range planning notes that the existing structure is unlikely to be
eligible for state or National Register of Historic Places but That it could
contribute to a historic district. While the city does not have any regulations
pertaining to the demolition of historic structures in this area, long-range
planning requests that the property owner and/or applicant consult with their
division prior to demolition or alteration of historic structures in order to
capture photo documentation of the existing building.
Planning Commission
June 22, 2026
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Land Use Plan Analysis: Staff finds the proposed zoning to be consistent
with the property’s Future Land Use Map designation as a Residential
Neighborhood Area. While surrounding housing is currently primarily
single-family dwellings, the existing lots are largely nonconforming with
current zoning. The RI-12 zoning district would establish a conforming lot
that is generally in line with the residential neighborhood designation . The
property has a moderate infill score of 6-7 with a weighted score of 8,
indicating it is a suitable location for infill development. Infill in this area
could help support Goals 1 and 3 by promoting moderate infill in an area that
is walkable and has seen extensive public improvements in recent years.
2. A determination of whether the proposed zoning is justified and/or needed at the time the
rezoning is proposed.
Finding: Staff finds that there is sufficient justification to rezone this section of the
subject property at this time. Staff finds that the property currently does not
conform to its existing zoning district and that rezoning the property to RI-
12 would bring the lot into conformance. RI-12 allows for mixed use
developments and increased housing typologies with slightly smaller lot
sizes, potentially enabling homeownership of more attainable dwelling units
in an area of town with a relatively high and accessible concentration of
services and amenities.
3. A determination as to whether the proposed zoning would create or appreciably increase
traffic danger and congestion.
Finding: Rezoning the property from RSF-4 to RI-12 could increase development
potential and its associated traffic impact on the site the rezoning would
remove the current density maximum of four units per acre. However, staff
find the small size of the property naturally limits development potential and
that the ultimate added density is unlikely to appreciably increase traffic
danger or congestion at this location.
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: The proposed rezoning has the potential to alter the population density since
RI-12 has smaller lot sizes and a higher density allowance; however, the
small size of the property would naturally limit any development potential.
Any necessary upgrades or improvements to existing infrastructure would
be determined at the time of development. 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
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June 22, 2026
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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-2026-0020 to City
Council with a recommendation of approval.
________________________________________________________________________
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
Date: June 22, 2026 ❒ Tabled ❒ Forwarded ❒ Denied
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unified Development Code
o §161.07 Residential Single-Family, Four Units per Acre
o §161.11 RI-12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve (12) Units Per Acre
• Project Maps
o One Mile Map
o Close-Up Map
o Current Land Use Map
o Future Land Use Map
• Staff Exhibits
o Long Range Planning Memo
• Applicant Request Letter
Planning Commission
June 22, 2026
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X
“I move to forward RZN-2026-0020 to City Council with a recommendation
of approval.”
7-0-0
MADDEN
CABE
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161.07 District RSF-4, Residential Single-Family — Four (4) Units Per Acre
(A) Purpose. The RSF-4 Residential District is designed to permit and encourage the development of
low density detached dwellings in suitable environments, as well as to protect existing development
of these types.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1 City-wide uses by right
Unit 8 Single-family dwellings
Unit 41 Accessory dwellings
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 5 Government facilities
Unit 9 Two-family dwellings
Unit
12a
Limited business
Unit 24 Home occupations
Unit 36 Wireless communications facilities
Unit 44 Cluster Housing Development
(C) Density.
Single-family
dwellings
Two-family
dwellings
Units per acre 4 or less 7 or less
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
Single-family
dwellings
Two-family
dwellings
Lot minimum width 70 feet 80 feet
Lot area minimum 8,000 square feet 12,000 square feet
Land area per
dwelling unit
8,000 square feet 6,000 square feet
Hillside Overlay
District Lot
minimum width
60 feet 70 feet
Hillside Overlay
District Lot area
minimum
8,000 square feet 12,000 square feet
Land area per
dwelling unit
8,000 square feet 6,000 square feet
(E) Setback Requirements.
Front Side Rear
15 feet 5 feet 15 feet
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June 22, 2026
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(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building Height Maximum 3 stories
(G) Building Area. On any lot the area occupied by all buildings shall not exceed 40% of the total area of
such lot. Accessory ground mounted solar energy systems shall not be considered buildings.
(Ord. No. 6945, §5(Exh. D), 12-16-25)
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161.11 District RI-12, Residential Intermediate, Twelve (12) Units Per Acre
(A) Purpose. The RI-12 Residential District is designed to permit and encourage the development of
detached and attached dwellings in suitable environments, to provide a development potential
between low density and medium density with less impact than medium density development, to
encourage the development of areas with existing public facilities and to encourage the
development of a greater variety of housing values.
(B) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Unit 1 City-wide uses by right
Unit 8 Single-family dwellings
Unit 9 Two-family dwellings
Unit 10 Three- and four-family dwellings
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 5 Government facilities
Unit
12a
Limited business
Unit 24 Home occupations
Unit 36 Wireless communications facilities
(C) Density.
Units per acre 12
(D) Bulk and Area Regulations.
Single-
family
Two-family Three- and
four-family
Lot width
minimum
50 feet 50 feet 90 feet
Lot area
minimum
5,000 square
feet
7,260 square
feet
10,890
square
feet
(E) Setback Requirements.
Front Side Other
Uses
Side
Single &
Two-family
Rear
Other
Uses
Rear
Single
Family
A build-to zone that is
located between the
front property line and a
line 25 feet from the
front property line.
8 feet 5 feet 20 feet 5 feet
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June 22, 2026
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(F) Building Height Regulations.
Building height maximum 2 stories/3 stories*
* A building or a portion of a building that is located between 0 and 10 feet from the front property
line or any master street plan right-of-way line shall have a maximum height of two (2) stories.
Buildings or portions of the building setback greater than 10 feet from the master street plan right-of-
way shall have a maximum height of three (3) stories.
(G) Building Area. The area occupied by all buildings shall not exceed 50% of the total lot area.
Accessory ground mounted solar energy systems shall not be considered buildings.
(H) Minimum Buildable Street Frontage. 50% of the lot width.
(Ord. No. 6945, §5(Exh. D), 12-16-25)
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DICKSON ST
MISSIONBLVD
NORTH ST
COLLEGE
AVE
LAFAYETTE ST
I-1
RMF-24
R-O
RSF-4
RMF-6
DG
MSC
DC
P-1
UT
CS
RPZD
UC
Neighborhood Link
Regional Link - High Activity
Urban Center
Unclassified
Alley
Residential Link
Shared-Use Paved Trail
Trail (Proposed)
Design Overlay District
Fayetteville City Limits
Planning Area
One Mile View
RZN-2026-0020 518 N MISSION BLVD N
0 0.25 0.50.13 Miles
Planning Area
Fayetteville City Limits
Subject Property
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Proposed
RI-12
OLIVE
AVE
ASSEMBLYDR
REBECCA ST
MAPLE ST
FALLIN
AVE
GUNTER ST
JOHNSON ST
TANGLEWOOD
AVE
AL
L
E
Y
5
3
4
TRUST ST
REBECCA ST
MI
S
S
I
O
N
B
L
V
D
I-1
RSF-4
RMF-24
RMF-6
RSF-8
NS-G
Neighborhood Link
Alley
Residential Link
Hillside-Hilltop Overlay District
Trail (Proposed)
Planning Area
Fayetteville City Limits
Close Up View
RZN-2026-0020 518 N MISSION BLVD
N
0 150 300 450 60075
Feet
Subject Property
Zone Proposed
RI-12
RSF-4
0.2
0.0
Total 0.2 ac1:2,400
Current
0.0
0.2
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ROCKWOOD TRL
ASSEMBLYDR
FL
E
T
C
H
E
R
AV
E
REBECCA ST
MAPLE ST
PROSPECT ST
OLIVE
AVE
MI
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S
I
O
N
B
L
V
D
LAFAYETTE ST
2026 Imagery | Bowman | EagleView Technologies
Neighborhood Link
Alley
Residential Link
Trail (Proposed)
Planning Area
Fayetteville City Limits
Current Land Use
RZN-2026-0020 518 N MISSION BLVD N
0 225 450 675 900112.5
Feet
Subject Property
Single-Family Residential
1:3,600
Single-Family ResidentialSingle-Family Residential
Mixed Use
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Civic and
Private
Open Space
Non-Municipal
Government
Residential
Neighborhood
DICKSON ST
MISSIONBLVD
NORTH ST
COLLEGEAVE
LAFAYETTE ST
Neighborhood Link
Regional Link - High Activity
Urban Center
Unclassified
Alley
Residential Link
Planning Area
Fayetteville City Limits
Trail (Proposed)
Design Overlay District
City Neighborhood
Civic Institutional
Civic and Private Open Space
Industrial
Natural
Non-Municipal Government
Residential Neighborhood
Rural Residential
Urban Center
Future Land Use
RZN-2026-0020 518 N MISSION BLVD N
0 610 1,220 1,830 2,440305
Feet
Subject Property
1:10,000
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TO: Donna Wonsower, Senior Planner
FROM: Kylee Cole, Long Range & Preservation Planner
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Long Range Planning Comments Regarding RZN-2026-0020
BACKGROUND:
The applicant requests to rezone approximately 0.20 acres from RSF-4, Residential Single-
Family, Four Units per Acre to RI-12, Residential Intermediate – Twelve Units per Acre. Two
long range planning documents are relevant when evaluating this request: City Plan 2040 and
the Heritage & Historic Preservation Plan.
City Plan 2040 (2020):
City Plan 2040 includes several relevant plan goals and objectives:
• Goal 1 – We will make appropriate infill and revitalization our highest priority.
• Goal 2 – We will discourage suburban sprawl.
• Goal 3 – We will make compact, complete, and connected development the standard.
• Goal 6 – We will create opportunities for attainable housing.
o 3.6.1 - Increase housing choices by encouraging a mixture of housing types and sizes
dispersed throughout the city and in proximity to transit and active transportation
networks. (p.45)
On its adoption in early 2020, City Plan 2040 carried forward goals from prior comprehensive
plans and organized them into six primary goals. The goals were meant to focus the City’s
efforts on appropriate infill that furthers a variety of transportation options, supports the creation
of attainable housing, and limits the amount of land consumed by development on the City’s
periphery, often termed “suburban sprawl”.
Heritage & Historic Preservation Plan (2023):
The City’s Heritage & Historic Preservation Plan was initiated by City Plan 2040.
Heritage and Historic Preservation Master Plan Relevant Goals and Action Items
1.9 Plan Review Include historic preservation staff in review of proposed major
projects and zoning changes to determine impacts to historic
resources.
1.10 Demolition
Ordinance
Pass an ordinance to allow for the review of proposed demolitions
for resources forty-five years or older. Staff to evaluate each
property for significance. Work with property owner to discourage
demolition. Reviews should be taken up by HDC as needed.
4.9 Community
Engagement:
Transparency
Publish information about historic preservation reviews and
demolitions of historic properties to increase transparency.
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DISCUSSION:
Zoning History:
This property is part of the original town plat from 1870. Ordinance 1747 approved on June 29,
1970 enacted a new zoning map and set of districts and zoning requirements for the city. This
map shows the subject property as being zoned into the low-density “R-1” zoning district, which
was subsequently translated to “RSF-4” with the adoption of the city’s Unified Development
Code.
City Plan 2040 and Future Land Use Plan:
This area is designated as a Residential Neighborhood area, which are “primarily residential in
nature and support a wide variety of housing types of appropriate scale and context.” This land
use designation also encourages the incorporation of low-intensity non-residential uses intended
to serve the surrounding neighborhood, such as retail or offices.1 RI-12 would allow additional
housing types by right, including up to four-family dwellings and slightly increase the density of
the site. The property’s location along a Neighborhood Link Street also indicates an appropriate
location for higher density development. Prioritizing creating complete, compact and connected
neighborhoods in areas where infrastructure already exists provides better outcomes for
residents, minimizes public investment in infrastructure costs, and supports Goals 1, 2, 3, and 6
of City Plan 2040.
Property History:
The subject property contains a minimal traditional style single-family constructed ca. 1950,
according to Washington County Tax Assessor records. The property has not been surveyed
but is unlikely to be individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places but may
contribute to a district.
Since rezoning requests often precede redevelopment plans, the property owner and/or
applicant should consult with Long Range & Preservation Planner prior to demolition or
alteration of historic-age structures to capture photo documentation. Documentation of historic
resources is an effective way to mitigate against the loss of historic structures when regulatory
tools are not available.
1 City Plan 2040, 128.
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Rezoning Statement:
Current Zoning of the property is RS-4, which requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet.
Since the existing parcel is only 60 feet wide it is currently non-conforming.
The next two lots north and the next two lots south of this parcel are in the same situation
of being zoned RS-4 and being non-conforming due to lot widths. The third lot north is
zoned RSF-8, and the third lot south is zoned NS-G (with a density of 18 units per acre). The
next residential property south of the NS-G property is zoned RMF-24.
By rezoning this property to RI-12 it would bring the lot into compliance for development, as
RI-12 has a minimum lot width requirement of 50 feet. And with a density of 12 units per
acre, it would allow 1 to 2 units (ie a duplex) to be built on the property.
The requested zoning is ideal as it brings the lot into conformance with zoning
requirements, and it would be compatible and in harmony with neighboring property since
the density would be above some property and below other property that has been rezoned
very nearby. The permitted uses of the RI-12 zoning are residential in nature, which is not in
conflict and does not adversely affect the surrounding properties which are all residential.
Reviewed by:
Donna Wonsower, AICP
Senior Planner
Development Services
APPROVED
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