Building Height and Development Standards for the RS-7.5 Residential District
In the City of Concord’s RS-7.5 Single-Family Residential district, the maximum permitted building height for single-family structures is 30 feet. This height limit is part of the established development standards for the RS-7.5 district, which is categorized under the Single-Family Residential district classification.
Maximum Building Height in the RS-7.5 District
The maximum building height for all single-family dwellings within the RS-7.5 Residential District is 30 feet. This standard applies to the district as established by the development standards for the RS district, which encompasses designators ranging from RS-5 to RS-12.
| Standard | RS-7.5 District |
|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height (Single-Family) | 30 feet |
Development Standards for the RS-7.5 District
The following table provides the development standards for the RS-7.5 district, which is one of several Single-Family Residential districts (RS) in the City of Concord.
| Standard | RS-7.5 District |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 7,500 |
| Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 75 |
| Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | 85 |
| Maximum Lot Coverage (percent) | 35 |
| Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 20 |
| Minimum Interior Side Setback (feet) | 5, 10 |
| Aggregate Interior Side Setback (feet) | 15 |
| Minimum Corner Side Setback (feet) | 10 |
| Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 20 |
Note: As per [Section 18.30.030], "Interior Side" setbacks may be 5 feet or 10 feet depending on specific site conditions.
Additional Regulations
- Height Measurement: Height is defined as the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below [Section 18.20.030].
- Nonresidential Standards: For nonresidential structures in the RS-7.5 district, building height and lot coverage shall be established in compliance with requirements specified by the applicable planning permit [Section 18.30.030].
- Exceptions: Certain architectural features, such as chimneys, may exceed the 30-foot height limit by up to three feet [Section 18.150.070].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.20.030 (Definitions)
- Section 18.30.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.30.030 (Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.070 (Height limits and exceptions)