Fayetteville, NC Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- SF-15, SF-10, SF-6 max
- 35 feet
- Accessory structure max
- 25 feet
- Accessory abutting single-family
- 15 feet if setback under 10 feet
- MR-5 max
- Six stories or 75 feet
- Appurtenance allowance
- 25 feet above limit, 200 feet absolute
Summary
Fayetteville caps buildings at 35 feet in the SF-15, SF-10, and SF-6 single-family districts. Accessory structures stop at 25 feet, dropping to 15 feet next to single-family property. MR-5 allows six stories or 75 feet.
Height limits shall not apply to chimneys, church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, flag poles, monuments, water towers, rooftop dish antennas, or similar appurtenances
Full Breakdown
Article 30-3 sets a 35-foot maximum building height across SF-15, SF-10, and SF-6. Accessory structures cap at 25 feet, reduced to 15 feet where they abut a single-family district or use and the setback is under 10 feet. The Mixed Residential 5 district permits the greater of six stories or 75 feet. Section 30-9.B.1.g measures height from the lowest finished grade at the front building corner to the highest point of a flat roof, the deck line of a mansard, or the mean level between eaves and ridge on a gable, hip, cone, gambrel, or shed roof. Transitional standards in Section 30-5.K reduce these maximums near lower-intensity districts.
Violations & Fines
Permit denial or revocation, stop work order, injunction and order of abatement requiring removal or alteration, plus daily civil penalties under UDO Section 30-8.F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do chimneys and flagpoles count toward the height limit?
Where is building height measured from?
Can my two-story home exceed 35 feet?
Sources & Official References
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