Permitted Land Uses and Development Standards for the RR-40 Rural Residential District
The Rural Residential (RR) district in the City of Concord is designed for rural single-family residential development at densities up to two and one-half units per net acre. Within the RR-40 designation, a variety of residential uses are permitted subject to specific zoning clearances, administrative permits, or use permits, and all development must adhere to established lot, building, and setback requirements.
Land Use Permissions in the RR-40 District
In the RR-40 Rural Residential district, allowed uses and their required permit types are determined by Table 18.30.020. The following table summarizes permitted uses and the type of planning permit required:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | Use Permit (UP) |
| Single-Family, Detached | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Family Day Care Home (14 or fewer children) | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Home-Based Business | Zoning Clearance and Administrative Permit (ZC, AP) |
| Residential Care Facility, Small | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Residential Care Facility, Large | Administrative Permit (AP) |
| Community Garden | Administrative Permit (AP) |
| Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl | Administrative Permit (AP) |
| Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Livestock, Grazing | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
Development Standards for RR-40 Rural Residential
Development within the RR-40 district must comply with specific standards related to lot area, dimensions, coverage, and setbacks, as outlined in Table 18.30.030.
Dimensional Standards for RR-40
| Standard | RR-40 Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density (du/net acre) | 0 – 2.5 units/net acre |
| Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) | 40,000 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Lot Width (Feet) | 150 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth (Feet) | 100 feet |
| Maximum Building Height (Feet) | 30 feet |
Setback Requirements for RR-40 (Single-Family Residential)
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front | 30 feet |
| Interior Side | 10 feet |
| Aggregate Side | 50 feet |
| Corner Side | 25 feet |
| Rear | 50 feet |
Note: Specific standards for lot coverage in the RR-40 district are established based on permit requirements if not explicitly defined by standard zoning district provisions [Section 18.30.030].
General Requirements and Prohibitions
All development in the RR-40 district is subject to the general development standards established in Division IV of the Concord Development Code. Notably, no structure in the RR-40 district may be erected closer than 50 feet from the centerline of any street, unless specific exceptions for blocks with existing improved lots apply [Section 18.30.030].
Uses not listed in the permitted land use tables are not allowed within the RR-40 district unless the Planning Division makes a determination that a proposed use is similar to and compatible with a listed use [Section 18.25.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements.
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose (Residential Districts).
- Section 18.30.020: Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements.
- Section 18.30.030: RR and RS districts – Development standards.