Medium Density Residential (RM) Setback Requirements in Concord
In the Medium Density Residential (RM) district of the City of Concord, residential structures must maintain specific minimum setbacks to ensure orderly development and compatibility. The RM district's setback standards depend on the building type and whether the development is classified as residential or nonresidential, as detailed in the Concord Development Code.
Residential Setback Standards in the RM District
The RM district allows for a variety of housing types, including small lot single-family dwellings, townhomes, and row houses [Section 18.30.010]. Residential development within the RM district must adhere to the following minimum setback standards.
Minimum Setback Requirements for RM Residential Uses
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front | 5 feet [Section 18.30.040] |
| Interior Side | 5 feet [Section 18.30.040] |
| Corner Side | 10 feet [Section 18.30.040] |
| Rear | 6 feet [Section 18.30.040] |
| Garage (Street Access) | 20 feet [Section 18.30.040] |
| Garage (Alley Access) | 4 feet [Section 18.30.040] |
Note: Additional setback standards may apply in small lot subdivisions pursuant to Chapter 18.155 [Section 18.30.040].
Nonresidential Setback Standards in the RM District
For nonresidential uses established within the RM district, setback requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Setbacks for nonresidential structures in the RM district shall be established in compliance with the requirements specified by the applicable development permit [Section 18.30.040].
If a permit is not required, or if the permit does not regulate a specific development feature, the regulations of the abutting district shall apply to each adjacent portion of the property, as applicable [Section 18.30.040].
General Provisions and Exceptions
The Concord Development Code includes specific provisions that may impact the required setbacks for developments within the RM district:
- Projections: Certain architectural features may project into required setbacks, subject to the limitations in Table 18.150.140, "Allowed Projections Into Setbacks" [Section 18.150.140].
- Transitional Requirements: When nonresidential, mixed-use, or multifamily residential buildings in the RM district abut a residential district, additional transitional setback and screening requirements may apply [Section 18.150.180].
- Measurement: Setbacks in the RM district are measured from the property line or the back of the sidewalk, whichever is less, to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.30.040].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose
- Section 18.30.040: Table 18.30.040 – RL, RM, and RH districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.140: Setbacks
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements
- Chapter 18.155: Standards for Small Lot and Medium Density Development