Development Standards for RS-8 Single-Family Residential Districts in Concord
The RS-8 Single-Family Residential district in the City of Concord requires a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 80 feet. In this district, the maximum permitted lot coverage for single-family residential dwellings is 35 percent of the lot area, while building heights are limited to 30 feet.
Zoning District Overview
The RS (Residential Single-Family) zoning district in the City of Concord is designed for single-family residential neighborhoods. Within the RS district, specific standards are assigned based on a numerical suffix indicating the minimum lot size required in thousands of square feet. The RS-8 designation specifies that the minimum lot area for properties in this district is 8,000 square feet [Section 18.15.020; Table 18.30.030].
Development Standards for RS-8
Development within the RS-8 Single-Family Residential district must comply with the established standards for lot dimensions, coverage, height, and setbacks. These standards ensure that new construction and alterations maintain the character of the existing single-family residential neighborhoods in the City of Concord [Section 18.30.030].
Table 1: Development Standards for RS-8 District
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 8,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 80 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 85 feet |
| Maximum Lot Coverage (Single-Family) | 35 percent |
| Maximum Building Height (Single-Family) | 30 feet |
Setback Requirements
The RS-8 Single-Family Residential district maintains specific minimum setback requirements for single-family structures. These setbacks are measured from the property line or the back of the sidewalk, whichever is less, to the face of the building or structure [Table 18.30.030; Section 18.30.030(3)]:
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 20 feet |
| Interior Side Setback | 5 feet or 10 feet |
| Aggregate Side Setback | 15 feet |
| Corner Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Rear Setback | 20 feet |
Note: For the interior side setback, "5, 10" indicates a minimum of 5 feet on one side and 10 feet on the other, or a total aggregate requirement [Table 18.30.030].
General Provisions
- Lot Coverage: For nonresidential uses in the RS-8 district, lot coverage is established by the conditions of the applicable permit [Table 18.30.030].
- Building Height: For nonresidential uses in the RS-8 district, building height is established by the conditions of the applicable permit [Table 18.30.030].
- Fractions: When development calculations result in a fraction, fractions of one-half or greater are rounded up to the next whole number, while fractions of less than one-half are rounded down [Section 18.10.050].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.10.050: Rules
- Section 18.15.020: Zoning map and districts
- Section 18.30.030: Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards