High Density Residential (RH) Zoning District in Concord
The RH (High Density Residential) zoning district in the City of Concord is designed to accommodate compact, high-density residential development, including apartments, townhomes, and condominiums at densities ranging from 33 to 100 dwelling units per net acre. This district is consistent with the High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation of the Concord general plan and includes limited provisions for appropriately scaled live/work units.
Purpose of the RH District
The RH district is applied to areas of the City of Concord appropriate for compact, high density residential development [Section 18.30.010]. The district implements the high density residential (HDR) land use designation of the general plan [Section 18.30.010].
Development Standards
The development of property within the RH district must adhere to the standards outlined in the table below:
| Standard | RH District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density (dwelling units per net acre) | 33 – 100 |
| Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 5,000 |
| Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 50 |
| Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | 100 |
| Maximum Lot Coverage (percent) | 75 percent |
| Maximum Building Height (feet) | 67 feet |
Note: Additional height may be approved with a use permit [Section 18.30.040].
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements
The following table summarizes the permit requirements for land uses allowed in the RH zoning district.
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | Use Permit (UP) |
| Duplex | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Multifamily | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Family Day Care Home (14 or fewer children) | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Group Housing | Use Permit (UP) |
| Home-Based Business | Zoning Clearance (ZC) & Administrative Permit (AP) |
| Live/Work Unit | Use Permit (UP) |
| Mobile Home Park | Use Permit (UP) |
| Residential Care Facility, Small | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Residential Care Facility, Large | Minor Use Permit (MP) |
| Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living | Minor Use Permit (MP) |
| Supportive Housing | Zoning Clearance (ZC) & Use Permit (UP) |
| Transitional Housing, Multifamily | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Transitional Housing, Single-Family | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Religious Facility | Use Permit (UP) |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | Use Permit (UP) |
| Park and Recreation Facility | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Residential Recreation | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Utility Facility, Transmission Towers | Use Permit (UP) |
| Wireless Communications Facility | Administrative Permit (AP), Minor Use Permit (MP), or Section 6409 Application |
Note: The permits listed above indicate the approval level required: ZC (Zoning Clearance), AP (Administrative Permit), MP (Minor Use Permit), or UP (Use Permit) [Sections 18.30.020, 18.30.040].
Additional Standards
- Affordable Housing: Projects utilizing density bonus provisions in the RH district must comply with the specific requirements set forth in Chapter 18.185 [Section 18.185.060].
- Objective Design Standards: New residential development in the RH district must conform to the city’s objective design standards [Section 18.152.010].
- Performance Standards: All uses in the RH district must comply with general performance standards related to noise, vibrations, and other operational impacts [Section 18.150.130].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.30.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.30.020 (Table 18.30.020 – Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.30.040 (Table 18.30.040 – RL, RM, and RH districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.130 (Performance standards)
- Section 18.152.010 (Purpose and intent)
- Section 18.185.060 (Affordable housing incentive program)