Permitted Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the RS-10 Single-Family Residential District
In the Concord RS-10 Single-Family Residential district, permitted land uses are determined by the specific zoning district classification, which assigns a permit type such as Zoning Clearance (ZC), Administrative Permit (AP), Minor Use Permit (MP), or Use Permit (UP). Uses designated as "UP" require a conditional use permit, which involves approval by the Concord Planning Commission, while "MP" uses require a Minor Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator [Section 18.25.030, Section 18.30.020].
Overview of Use Permits in RS-10 Districts
The RS-10 zoning district is a specific sub-designation within the Residential Single-Family (RS) category, which generally allows for low-density residential development. Land uses that require a Use Permit (UP) or Minor Use Permit (MP) in the RS district (which applies to the RS-10 subdistrict) are identified in the residential use tables provided in the Concord Development Code [Section 18.15.020, Section 18.30.020].
Uses Requiring a Use Permit (UP) or Minor Use Permit (MP)
The following land uses require either a Minor Use Permit (MP) or a full Use Permit (UP) within the Residential Single-Family (RS) districts:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | UP |
| Single-Family, Attached | UP |
| Group Housing | UP |
| Residential Care Facility, Large | UP |
| Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living | UP |
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | UP |
| Golf Course, Country Club | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
Note: For the "Home-Based Business" classification, the permit requirement for the RS district is listed as "ZC, AP" (Zoning Clearance and Administrative Permit) [Section 18.30.020].
Permit Approval Procedures
Any use identified with a "UP" in the residential district land use tables requires a Use Permit, which necessitates approval from the Concord Planning Commission. Uses identified with an "MP" require a Minor Use Permit, which is subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator [Section 18.25.030].
If a specific use is not listed in the residential district tables, the Concord Planning Division may determine if the use is "similar and compatible" to a listed use, provided specific findings can be made regarding the intensity, impact, and consistency of the proposed use with the surrounding neighborhood and the Concord General Plan [Section 18.25.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.15.020: Zoning map and districts
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.30.020: Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements