Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Standards for RL: Low Density Residential Districts in Concord
In the RL: Low Density Residential district of Concord, the maximum permitted lot coverage is 50 percent for residential uses. There is no specific Floor Area Ratio (FAR) limit explicitly listed for the RL district in the provided development standards tables, as residential density is instead regulated by dwelling units per net acre.
Lot Coverage and Density Standards
The RL: Low Density Residential district is designed for areas appropriate for low-density residential uses, typically featuring detached single-family dwellings, though it allows for a diversity of housing types such as cottages, cluster homes, courtyard homes, patio homes, and duplexes [Section 18.30.010].
Residential development in the RL: Low Density Residential district must adhere to the following density and lot coverage standards:
| Standard | RL: Low Density Residential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density (minimum/maximum) | 2.5 – 10 dwelling units per net acre |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 50 percent |
Additional Development Standards for RL Districts
Beyond lot coverage and density, the RL: Low Density Residential district is subject to the following minimum dimensional requirements [Section 18.30.040]:
| Standard | RL: Low Density Residential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 1,920 square feet (residential) |
| Minimum Lot Width | 24 feet (residential) |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 80 feet (residential) |
| Maximum Building Height | 30 feet |
Residential development on hillside parcels may be subject to further reductions in intensity or density based on the average slope of the lot, as detailed in the Hillside Protection regulations [Section 18.300.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.30.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.30.040 (Table 18.30.040 – RL, RM, and RH districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.300.030 (Density and intensity criteria)