Historic Preservation Historic Districts are established in order to help maintain and preserve areas of the City that have significant historic or architectural value.
Rezoning, Conditional Zoning, & Special Use Permits Rezonings change a property's zoning district, while conditional rezonings add specific conditions. Special use permits allow certain uses in a zone if approved. All require a public hearing, with decisions based on local plans, land use impacts, and compatibility with surrounding areas.
Studies and Plans In an effort to ensure compatibility and cohesiveness among existing plans, the City of Fayetteville has produced this document to summarize, inventory, and assess the goals and strategies of past relevant planning efforts.
Unified Development Ordinance One of the City of Fayetteville's most important tools in encouraging new development and renovation that helps move the community toward its goals of being a better, more attractive place to live, work and recreate, and for a diverse and viable local economy.
Variance Requests A variance lets property owners deviate from zoning standards due to unique land circumstances causing hardship. The Zoning Commission reviews requests in an evidentiary hearing and makes the final decision based on specific legal criteria.
Zoning Commission Cases Recent and upcoming zoning requests, including variances and rezonings. These cases are reviewed in hearings, impacting property classifications, setbacks, and land use throughout the city.
Annexation Annexation is the process by which a city adds land to its jurisdiction. Land may be developed or undeveloped. Most persons requesting annexation do so in order to obtain utility service through the Public Works Commission.
Development in the City Repository of presentations of all reviews completed by the Technical Review Committee.
Site Plan & Subdivision Approval Ensuring new developments meet City standards. The Technical Review Committee (TRC) oversees this process, reviewing plans to ensure compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and City regulations.