Maximum Building Height in the RL: Low Density Residential District

In the RL: Low Density Residential District within the City of Concord, the maximum allowable building height is 30 feet for residential structures. Nonresidential building heights within the RL: Low Density Residential District are established in compliance with the requirements specified by the applicable planning permit or by the standards of an abutting district if no permit is required [Section 18.30.040].

Building Height Standards for the RL District

The building height requirements for the RL: Low Density Residential District are governed by Table 18.30.040. These standards ensure that development remains compatible with the established low-density character of the residential neighborhoods in the City of Concord.

Structure Type	Maximum Building Height (feet)
Residential	30 feet
Nonresidential	Established by permit or abutting district standards

Application and Exceptions

For nonresidential projects in the RL: Low Density Residential District, building height is determined by the specific requirements of the issued planning permit. If a planning permit does not explicitly regulate building height, or if no permit is required for the project, the nonresidential height standard is governed by the regulations of the abutting zoning district [Section 18.30.040].

Additionally, all structures must be measured according to the standard height measurement rules defined in the Concord Development Code, which measures the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below [Section 18.20.030]. Exceptions to standard height limits for structures such as chimneys, cupolas, and solar panels may be permitted in accordance with the general development standards established for the City of Concord [Section 18.150.070].

Sections Cited

• Section 18.20.030: Definitions
• Section 18.30.040: Table 18.30.040 – RL, RM, and RH districts – Development standards
• Section 18.150.070: Height limits and exceptions