Maximum Building Height for the RR-40 Rural Residential District
The maximum allowed building height for a single-family dwelling in the RR-40 Rural Residential district in the City of Concord is 30 feet. This height measurement is calculated as the vertical distance from the finished grade at the base of the structure to the highest point of the structure.
Building Height Regulations in the RR District
The Concord Development Code establishes height limits for residential structures within the Rural Residential (RR) district. For all Single-Family residential uses in the RR-40 zone, the maximum building height is 30 feet [Section 18.30.030].
The following table summarizes the building height standards for the Rural Residential district:
| Standard | RR-20 | RR-40 | RR-15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height (Single-Family) | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Height Measurement and Exceptions
For the purpose of these standards, height is defined as the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below [Section 18.20.030].
While the maximum height for structures in the RR-40 district is 30 feet, certain architectural features may exceed this limit, subject to specific conditions:
- Chimneys: May exceed the height limit by three feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Architectural Features: Features such as cupolas, gables, domes, and spires covering less than 10 percent of the roof area may exceed the height limit by 10 feet with the approval of a minor exception [Section 18.150.070].
- Rooftop Features: Rooftop open space features and open trellises covering less than 10 percent of the roof area may exceed the height limit by 12 feet with the approval of a minor exception [Section 18.150.070].
- Solar Panels: Rooftop solar panels may exceed the height limit by eight feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Flagpoles: May exceed the height limit by 10 feet [Section 18.150.070].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.20.030 (General Terms - Definitions)
- Section 18.30.030 (Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.070 (Height limits and exceptions)