Maximum Building Height in the RS-12 Residential District
In the RS-12 Single-Family Residential district of the city of Concord, the maximum building height for single-family residences is 30 feet. This height limit is measured as the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below.
Height Standards for RS-12 Single-Family Residential
The following table outlines the building height limitations for the RS-12 Single-Family Residential district as established by the Concord Development Code:
| Standard | RS-12 District |
|---|---|
| Building Height (feet) maximum (Single-Family) | 30 feet |
| Building Height (feet) maximum (Nonresidential) | Established by permit or abutting district |
General Height Measurement and Exceptions
For the purposes of the Concord Development Code, the height of a structure 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 RS-12 Single-Family Residential district is 30 feet, certain architectural features may exceed this limit under specific conditions:
- Chimneys: May exceed the height limit by three feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Architectural Features: Cupolas, gables, domes, elevator penthouses, mechanical equipment screening, monuments, spires, or towers 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].
- Skylights/Vents: May exceed the height limit by three feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Safety Features: Catwalks, fire escapes, and open railings may exceed the height limit by eight feet [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 (RR and RS Districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.070 (Height limits and exceptions)