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Fayetteville, AR Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Front-Yard Cap
40% for driveway/parking
Outdoor Limit
4 vehicles maximum
Surface
Defined pavement or edging
Right-of-Way
No parking

Summary

In Fayetteville single-family districts, a driveway and off-street parking may cover no more than 40% of the front yard and must be a defined paved or edged surface. No more than four vehicles may park outdoors, and none may sit in the street right-of-way.

Motor vehicles shall be parked in a driveway or off-street parking area that is clearly defined by pavement, a change in materials, edging, or other means. Driveways and off-street parking areas shall be limited to a maximum of 40% of the front yard area.

Source: Fayetteville Unified Development CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

UDC Sec. 172.11 governs driveways serving four or fewer parking spaces. Vehicles must park on a driveway or off-street area clearly defined by pavement, a change in materials, or edging, and that area may occupy at most 40% of the front yard. A maximum of four motor vehicles may be parked outdoors on a single-family property at any time, including the driveway. Parking in the street right-of-way, which runs from the pavement edge across any sidewalk and greenspace, is prohibited. Under traffic-code Sec. 72.03, no vehicle may stop in front of a driveway or on a sidewalk. These rules do not apply to vehicles fully inside a garage or carport, or to Residential Agricultural zoning.

Violations & Fines

Paving over more than 40% of the front yard, parking more than four vehicles outdoors, or parking on the right-of-way is a code-compliance violation drawing a notice to correct and escalating daily fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much of my front yard can be a driveway in Fayetteville?
At most 40%. UDC Sec. 172.11 limits driveways and off-street parking to 40% of the front yard, and the surface must be defined by pavement, edging, or a change in materials.
How many cars can I park in my driveway?
Up to four motor vehicles outdoors on a single-family lot, counting the driveway. Vehicles fully inside a garage or carport do not count toward the limit.

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