Permitted Uses and Development Standards for the RS-5 Single-Family Residential District in Concord
The RS-5 Single-Family Residential district in Concord is designated for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. Land uses in the RS-5 district are primarily limited to single-family dwellings, select residential care facilities, and other compatible residential uses, subject to specific zoning clearance or permit requirements.
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
The RS-5 zoning district is part of the "Single-Family Residential" group (RS series), which allows for low-density residential development [Section 18.15.020, Table 18.15.020].
To establish a land use in the RS-5 district, the following permit or approval types apply:
- ZC: Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance
- AP: Administrative Permit Required
- MP: Minor Use Permit Required
- UP: Use Permit Required
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required (RS District) |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Single-Family, Detached | ZC |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | UP |
| Single-Family, Attached | UP |
| Family Day Care Home (14 or fewer children) | ZC |
| Home-Based Business | ZC, AP |
| Residential Care Facility, Small | ZC |
| Residential Care Facility, Large | UP |
| Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living | UP |
| Park and Recreation Facility | ZC |
| Residential Recreation | ZC |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
Source: [Section 18.30.020, Table 18.30.020]
Development Standards for RS Districts
Development within the RS-5 district must adhere to specific standards regarding density, lot dimensions, and building height.
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density (du/net acre) | 0 – 10 du/net acre |
| Minimum Lot Area (Single-Family) | 5,000 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Lot Width (Single-Family) | 60 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth (Single-Family) | 85 feet |
| Maximum Building Height (Single-Family) | 30 feet |
Note: The RS-5 district follows the standards established for the RS series within the Residential Districts chapter.
General Requirements
All development within the RS-5 Single-Family Residential district must comply with the general development standards established in the Concord Development Code [Section 18.25.020]. This includes regulations for fences and walls [Section 18.150.040], parking and access [Section 18.160], and landscaping [Section 18.165]. Any use not specifically listed in the allowed use tables for the RS district is prohibited unless determined to be a similar and compatible use by the planning division [Section 18.25.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.15.020: Zoning map and districts
- Section 18.25.020: General requirements for development and land use
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.30.020: Table 18.30.020 – Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.30.030: Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.040: Fences and walls
- Section 18.160: Parking, Loading, and Access
- Section 18.165: Landscaping