Maximum Building Height for the RS-10 Single-Family Residential District in Concord
In the RS-10 Single-Family Residential District of Concord, the maximum building height for single-family structures is 30 feet. This height limit is measured as the vertical distance from the ground level directly below to the highest point of the structure.
Building Height Standards for RS-10
The development standards for the RS (Residential Single-Family) district are codified in the Concord Municipal Code. According to Table 18.30.030, the maximum building height for single-family residential structures in the RS-10 district is 30 feet [Section 18.30.030].
| District Symbol | Structure Type | Maximum Building Height |
|---|---|---|
| RS-10 | Single-Family | 30 feet |
Height Measurement and Exceptions
The Concord Development Code defines height as the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below [Section 18.20.030]. While the maximum building height in the RS-10 district is 30 feet, certain architectural features may be granted exceptions to exceed this limit, as specified in the development code [Section 18.150.070]:
- Chimneys: May exceed the height limit by three feet.
- Architectural Features: Features such as cupolas, gables, domes, or 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.
- Flagpoles: May exceed the height limit by 10 feet.
- Solar Panels: Rooftop solar panels may exceed the height limit by eight feet.
Please note that for nonresidential structures located within the RS-10 district, building height must be established in compliance with requirements specified by the permit for that specific use, unless regulated by an abutting district [Section 18.30.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.20.030 (Definitions)
- Section 18.30.030 (Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.070 (Height limits and exceptions)