Conditional Use Permit Requirements for the RM - Medium Density Residential District in Concord
In the RM - Medium Density Residential District of the City of Concord, a Use Permit (UP) is required for specific land uses, including bed and breakfast inns, various group housing arrangements, mobile home parks, and certain social service or community-oriented facilities. While many uses in the RM - Medium Density Residential District may be permitted with a Zoning Clearance or Administrative Permit, a Use Permit is necessary for uses that the Planning Commission determines require additional scrutiny to ensure compatibility with the surrounding medium-density neighborhood.
Land Uses Requiring a Use Permit in the RM District
The following land uses require a Use Permit for establishment within the RM - Medium Density Residential District of the City of Concord:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required in RM District |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | UP |
| Group Housing | UP |
| Mobile Home Park | UP |
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Golf Course, Country Club | UP |
| Residential Recreation Facility | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
Additional Considerations for Use Permits
The Planning Division may refer any application directly to the Planning Commission for a hearing instead of holding a Zoning Administrator hearing [Section 18.15.050]. When the Planning Division determines that an unlisted use qualifies as a "similar use," the proposed use is subject to the permit requirements of the most compatible listed use [Section 18.25.030]. Furthermore, where two or more uses are proposed on a single parcel in the RM - Medium Density Residential District, the overall project is subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use [Section 18.25.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.15.050: General authority
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose (Residential Districts)
- Section 18.30.020: Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements