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Building Height and Development Standards for the RS-7.5 Residential District

Jurisdiction: ConcordCode Version: February 10, 2026

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)

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