Fayetteville, AR Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Limit
- Per underlying zoning district max
- Off-Street Minimum
- None set separately
- Events
- Prohibited; limits overflow
- Code
- Sec. 164.26(C)
Summary
Fayetteville limits short-term rental parking to the maximum number of vehicles the underlying zoning district allows for that residential building, under Sec. 164.26(C). No separate off-street minimum is set, and special events that draw extra cars are prohibited.
Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning district for the residential building on the property.
(D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent dwelling including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not classified as a permanent dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully obtain a business license prior to operation.
(Ord. No. 6945, §8(Exh. G), 12-16-25)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 6945, §8(Exh. G), adopted Dec. 16, 2025, repealed the former §164.26, and enacted a new §164.26 as set out herein. The former §164.26 pertained to Type 2 Short-Term Rentals in Non-Residential and Mixed-use Zoning Districts and derived from Ord. No. 6630 , §6(Exh. C), adopted Dec. 20, 2022.
Full Breakdown
Section 164.26(C) ties STR parking to the underlying zoning district: guests may park no more than the maximum number of vehicles the district permits for the residential building on the property. Fayetteville does not impose a separate STR off-street parking minimum, but guests must obey posted street-parking and overnight restrictions in the neighborhood. Because Sec. 164.26(D) bans special events at STRs, large gatherings that would overflow available parking are not allowed. Parking that exceeds the zoning limit is a code violation tied to the license.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the zoning district's vehicle maximum violates Sec. 164.26 and is citable. Repeated parking or overflow complaints can trigger business-license review. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to city ticketing and towing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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