Land Use Permits in the RS-5 Single-Family Residential District
In the RS-5 Single-Family Residential district, most uses require either a zoning clearance or are not permitted, with specific exceptions that mandate a use permit. Uses such as bed and breakfast inns, large residential care facilities, and senior assisted living facilities require a use permit in the RS-5 district, as indicated in the residential districts use table.
Land Use Permissions and Permit Requirements
The Concord Development Code regulates land uses in the RS-5 Single-Family Residential district through specific tables that identify whether a use is permitted, conditionally permitted (requiring a use permit), or prohibited.
According to the residential districts allowed uses and permit requirements, the RS-5 district follows the requirements listed for "RS" districts generally. Table 18.30.020 outlines the permit requirements for various land uses within the RS district.
Land Uses Requiring a Use Permit (UP) in the RS-5 District
The following uses are identified as requiring a "Use Permit" (UP) in the RS district, which applies to the RS-5 sub-classification:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | UP |
| Group Housing | UP |
| Residential Care Facility, Large | UP |
| Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living | UP |
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | UP |
| Golf Course, Country Club | UP |
| Residential Recreation Facility | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
Additional Land Use Notes
- Uses Not Listed: If a land use is not explicitly listed in the tables and is determined by the planning division to not be included in the use classifications, it is not allowed in the RS-5 district [Section 18.25.030].
- Similar and Compatible Uses: The planning division may determine that a proposed use not listed in the code is allowable if it is found to be similar to and compatible with a listed use and meets specific findings regarding intensity, consistency, and compatibility [Section 18.25.030].
- Permit Streamlining: All discretionary actions, including use permits, must comply with the California Permit Streamlining Act [Section 18.10.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.10.030: Applicability
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose (Residential Districts)
- Section 18.30.020: Table 18.30.020 – Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements