Land Use Permit Requirements for the RR-20 Rural Residential District in Concord
In the RR-20 Rural Residential district of the City of Concord, a Use Permit (UP) is required to establish specific land uses, including most residential facility types and certain community-oriented uses. Uses requiring a Use Permit are subject to review by the Planning Commission to ensure consistency with the general plan and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood [Section 18.25.030, Section 18.30.020].
Uses Requiring a Use Permit in the RR-20 District
The following land uses require a Use Permit (UP) within the RR-20 district as specified by the Concord Development Code:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Golf Course, Country Club | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
| Utility Facility, Transmission Towers | UP |
| Adult Day Care Center | UP |
| Nursing Facility/Extended Care | UP |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | UP |
Note: For uses not specifically listed in the table above that the planning division determines are not included in the defined use classifications, the use is not allowed within the RR-20 district unless a determination of similarity and compatibility is made [Section 18.25.030].
Permit Approval Standards
Applications for a Use Permit in the RR-20 district must be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.435 of the Concord Development Code. The Planning Commission, as the review authority for Use Permits, will approve or conditionally approve the permit only after making the following findings:
- The proposed use is allowed within the RR-20 zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of the development code and the Concord Municipal Code.
- The proposed use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.
- The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
- The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the proposed use, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints.
- Granting the permit will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the subject neighborhood or materially detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity [Section 18.435.060].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements.
- Section 18.30.020: Table 18.30.020 – Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements.
- Section 18.435.060: Findings and decision.