What does RSF-4 zoning mean in Fayetteville?

RSF-4 is a Residential Single Family district permitting up to 4 dwelling units per acre, one of Fayetteville's standard lower-density single-family designations under the Unified Development Code's density-based numbering.

How do I find the zoning for an address in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville's Development Services Department maintains an online GIS zoning map showing the current district for any parcel, and can issue a formal zoning verification for transactions.

What's the difference between Downtown Core and Downtown General zoning in Fayetteville?

Downtown Core (DC) is Fayetteville's most intensive district, allowing the tallest and densest mixed-use buildings at the center of downtown, while Downtown General (DG) surrounds it with somewhat less intensive mixed-use standards as a transition to adjacent neighborhoods.

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Fayetteville, AR zoning map & districts

Fayetteville consolidated its zoning and subdivision rules into a Unified Development Code (UDC) administered by the city's Development Services Department, with rezonings reviewed by the Planning Commission before City Council action. Residential districts are density-coded — Residential Single Family (RSF) and Residential Multi-Family (RMF) districts are numbered by maximum units per acre — and the city has built out form-based Downtown and Main Street districts alongside the base Euclidean zones, reflecting Fayetteville's position as one of Arkansas's more active cities on infill and walkable-development policy.

The code Fayetteville Unified Development Code

Fayetteville zoning map

The Fayetteville Development Services Department administers the Unified Development Code and maintains the city's zoning map; parcel-specific zoning is confirmed through the city's online GIS zoning map or a formal zoning verification request.

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the Fayetteville planning or zoning department.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Fayetteville

Arkansas has no statewide ADU or missing-middle mandate, so Fayetteville's UDC sets its own accessory-dwelling and infill-density rules locally; the city has incorporated ADU-friendly provisions and reduced parking minimums in several districts as part of its broader push toward compact, mixed-use growth, particularly in and around downtown and along transit-served corridors.

Fayetteville zoning districts by family

The 10 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Fayetteville, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Fayetteville Unified Development Code — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 6 districts
RSF-4	Residential Single Family, 4 Units/Acre	Standard low-density single-family district.
RSF-8	Residential Single Family, 8 Units/Acre	Moderate-density single-family district, smaller lots.
RMF-12	Residential Multi-Family, 12 Units/Acre	Lower-density multifamily and townhome development.
RMF-24	Residential Multi-Family, 24 Units/Acre	Mid-density multifamily development.
RMF-40	Residential Multi-Family, 40 Units/Acre	Higher-density multifamily development.
NC	Neighborhood Conservation District	Applied to established neighborhoods to manage infill scale and character.
Mixed-use 1 district
MSC	Main Street Center District	Walkable, mixed-use corridor district along key commercial streets.
Commercial 1 district
CS	Community Services District	General commercial and service uses.
Downtown / core 2 districts
DC	Downtown Core District	Fayetteville's most intensive downtown district, allowing the tallest, densest mixed-use buildings.
DG	Downtown General District	Mixed-use downtown district surrounding the Downtown Core.

Fayetteville zoning — common questions

What does RSF-4 zoning mean in Fayetteville?: RSF-4 is a Residential Single Family district permitting up to 4 dwelling units per acre, one of Fayetteville's standard lower-density single-family designations under the Unified Development Code's density-based numbering.
How do I find the zoning for an address in Fayetteville?: Fayetteville's Development Services Department maintains an online GIS zoning map showing the current district for any parcel, and can issue a formal zoning verification for transactions.
What's the difference between Downtown Core and Downtown General zoning in Fayetteville?: Downtown Core (DC) is Fayetteville's most intensive district, allowing the tallest and densest mixed-use buildings at the center of downtown, while Downtown General (DG) surrounds it with somewhat less intensive mixed-use standards as a transition to adjacent neighborhoods.

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Fayetteville zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.