Allowed Uses and Development Standards for RS-7 Residential Districts in Concord
The RS-7 Single-Family Residential district in Concord is a low-density zoning district primarily designated for single-family detached dwellings with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. This district permits various residential, educational, and recreational uses, subject to specific planning permit requirements, development standards, and design criteria.
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
The RS-7 district allows for a variety of residential and community-serving uses. The permit requirements for these uses are identified in the residential district land use tables, where "ZC" denotes a permitted use requiring a Zoning Clearance, "AP" denotes an Administrative Permit, "MP" denotes a Minor Use Permit, and "UP" denotes a Use Permit.
| Land Use Classification | Permit Requirement for RS District |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Single-Family, Detached | ZC |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | UP |
| Single-Family, Attached | UP |
| Family Day Care Home (14 or fewer children) | ZC |
| Group Housing | – |
| Home-Based Business | ZC, AP |
| Live/Work Unit | – |
| Residential Care Facility, Small | ZC |
| Residential Care Facility, Large | UP |
| Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living | UP |
| Supportive Housing | – |
| Transitional Housing, Multifamily | – |
| Transitional Housing, Single-Family | ZC |
| Park and Recreation Facility | ZC |
| Residential Recreation | ZC |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary School | UP |
| Wireless Communications Facility | AP, MP or 6409 |
Development Standards for RS-7 Districts
Development within the RS-7 district must comply with the following dimensional standards to ensure neighborhood character and compatibility.
| Development Standard | Requirement for RS-7 |
|---|---|
| Density (minimum/maximum) | 0 – 10 du/net acre |
| Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 7,000 |
| Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 70 |
| Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | 85 |
| Maximum Lot Coverage (percent) | 35 |
| Maximum Building Height (feet) | 30 |
Minimum Setbacks for RS-7 Districts
| Setback Location | Minimum Distance (feet) |
|---|---|
| Front | 20 |
| Interior Side | 5, 10 |
| Aggregate Side | 15 |
| Corner Side | 10 |
| Rear | 20 |
Additional Requirements
- Objective Design Standards: All new residential and mixed-use development must comply with objective design standards as required by the Concord Development Code [Section 18.152.010].
- Fences and Walls: Fences and walls located along a front property line or within a front setback shall not exceed three feet in height. On properties where residential uses are allowed, fences and walls shall not generally exceed six feet in height [Section 18.150.040].
- Parking: Single-family dwellings in the RS-7 district must provide two parking spaces, at least one of which must be covered, and none may be located within the required front yard setback, except as otherwise provided [Table 18.160.040].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.150.040 (Fences and walls)
- Section 18.152.010 (Purpose and intent)
- Section 18.160.040 (Parking requirements)
- Section 18.30.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.30.020 (Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.30.030 (RR and RS districts – Development standards)