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Russellville, AR Zoning

10 districts. 2 overlays.
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Overview

Worth knowing
  • Residential Abuttal Rule: Multi-family districts (R-4) may have reduced setbacks modified when adjacent to lower-density single-family (R-1/R-2), triggering height transition or buffer requirements. §18-3
  • Lot Coverage Not Explicitly Stated: City code does not establish explicit lot coverage percentages; presumed to defer to setback-based controls.
  • Floor-Area Ratio (FAR): No explicit FAR limits documented in base districts; presumed typical for smaller Arkansas cities.

+ 2 more in Quirks & notes

Districts

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CodeNameCategory Min lotHeight CoverageFAR Du/acParking Setbacks F/S/R
R-1R-1 (Single-Family Low)res_sf8,500 sf[4]35 ft[5]—0.4[6]5.1[7]2[8]25[1] / 10[2] / 20[3]
R-2R-2 (Single-Family Medium)res_sf6,500 sf[12]35 ft[13]—0.5[14]6.7[15]2[16]20[9] / 8[10] / 15[11]
R-3R-3 (Single-Family High)res_sf5,000 sf[20]35 ft[21]—0.65[22]8.7[23]2[24]15[17] / 6[18] / 15[19]
R-4R-4 (Multi-Family)res_mf12,000 sf[28]45 ft[29]—0.8[30]15.2[31]1.5[32]25[25] / 15[26] / 25[27]
C-1C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)com3,000 sf35 ft—0.75[33]—3[34]15 / — / —
C-2C-2 (General Commercial)com5,000 sf45 ft—1[35]—2.5[36]10 / — / —
C-3C-3 (Highway Commercial)com8,000 sf35 ft—0.6[37]—2[38]25 / — / —
M-1M-1 (Light Industrial)ind10,000 sf40 ft—0.5[39]——— / 20 / —
M-2M-2 (Heavy Industrial)ind20,000 sf50 ft—0.4[40]——— / 50 / —
PUDPlanned Unit Developmentspec217,800 sf[41]—————— / — / —

Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found

Overlays

HD
Historic District
HP
§18-3(b)

Designated historic properties and districts in downtown core and scattered neighborhoods

coverage0.08[42]
design_reviewHistoric Preservation Commission review for exterior alterations, new construction, demolition
height_controlConsistent with base district; design review overlay only
signageDesign approval required for exterior and projecting signs
FPO
Floodplain Overlay District
FP
§18-2(c)

FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain; Arkansas River and tributary drainage areas

coverage0.14[43]
freeboard2
substantial_improvement_threshold0.5

Adopted building codes

State buildings only

IBC
2021
IRC
2021
NEC
2020
IFC
2021
IECC (Residential)
2018
IECC (Commercial)
2018

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Quirks & notes

  • Residential Abuttal Rule: Multi-family districts (R-4) may have reduced setbacks modified when adjacent to lower-density single-family (R-1/R-2), triggering height transition or buffer requirements. §18-3
  • Lot Coverage Not Explicitly Stated: City code does not establish explicit lot coverage percentages; presumed to defer to setback-based controls.
  • Floor-Area Ratio (FAR): No explicit FAR limits documented in base districts; presumed typical for smaller Arkansas cities.
  • Parking Ratios Partial: Parking standards established §18-3(d) but specific ratios per use type not directly confirmed; typical ratios presumed (2 sp/DU, 3 sp/1000 sf retail).
  • Sign Regulations Likely: Chapter 18 assumed to include signage provisions but not indexed in available Municode sections.

Formulas

Definitions

height
Grade to highest point of structure
lot_coverage
Building footprint / lot area. Principal + accessory.
far
Gross floor area / lot area.
du_ac
Dwelling units per gross acre.
setback_front
Front property line to nearest building face.
setback_side
Side property line to nearest building face.
setback_rear
Rear property line to nearest building face.
parking
Spaces per dwelling unit unless noted per 1000 sf for non-residential.

Capacity calculations

max_footprint_sf
lot_area_sf * lot_coverage
max_gfa_sf
lot_area_sf * far
max_units_from_density
lot_area_sf * du_ac / 43560
parking_required
units * parking

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Research status

Data quality

60%completeness8 confirmed12 partial32 inferred
Documented gaps
  • Specific numeric values for lot area, width, setbacks, height for base districts require full ordinance text
  • FAR and lot coverage percentages inferred from setback-based controls
  • Parking standards §18-3(d) referenced but specific values not fully indexed
  • Commercial and industrial design standards not confirmed in indexed sections

Known issues

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