Building Height and Standards for RS-5: Single-Family Residential District

The RS-5: Single-Family Residential District is part of the Residential Single-Family (RS) zoning category within the City of Concord. The maximum building height allowed for single-family structures in the RS-5 district is 30 feet.

Zoning District Overview

The RS (Residential Single-Family) zoning district is applied to areas of Concord appropriate for single-family residential uses in neighborhoods at densities of two and one-half to 10 units per net acre [Section 18.30.010]. Specific allowable density for each parcel is identified on the zoning map by a numerical suffix [Section 18.15.020]. The RS-5 district is one of the residential single-family districts, where the suffix "5" corresponds to the minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet [Section 18.15.020; Table 18.15.020].

Building Height and Development Standards

The maximum building height for a single-family structure in the RS-5 district is 30 feet [Table 18.30.030].

The following development standards apply to the RS-5: Single-Family Residential District as part of the broader RS district classification:

Standard	Requirement for RS-5
Maximum Building Height	30 feet
Minimum Lot Area	5,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width	60 feet
Minimum Lot Depth	85 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage	35 percent

Note: Nonresidential development in the RS district has building height and lot coverage standards established in compliance with the requirements specified by the applicable permit [Table 18.30.030].

Setback Requirements

For single-family residential structures in the RS-5 district, the following minimum setback requirements apply:

Setback Type	Minimum Requirement
Front Setback	20 feet
Interior Side Setback	5 to 10 feet
Aggregate Side Setback	15 feet
Corner Side Setback	10 feet
Rear Setback	15 feet

Sections Cited

• Section 18.15.020: Zoning map and districts
• Section 18.30.010: Purpose
• Table 18.15.020: Zoning Districts
• Table 18.30.030: RR and RS districts – Development standards