Planned District (PD) Zoning District Standards in Concord
As of the effective date of the Concord Development Code, no new development may be approved using the Planned District (PD) zoning district, and existing developments in this district must retain the (PD) designation until the property is redeveloped. Where no written record of development standards exists for a specific residential Planned District, the development standards from the RR, RS, RL, RM, or RH districts are applied based on the lot area to determine the equivalent zoning category.
PD Zoning District Applicability and Standards
The Planned District (PD) zoning district was originally created to provide for development and site design that better responded to unique environmental conditions in furtherance of the general plan by permitting varied setbacks, diverse lot sizes, and other variations to residential development standards [Section 18.25.040].
When an existing residential development approved under the PD zoning district is redeveloped, or when changes are proposed to an existing PD property, the following rules apply:
- Existing PD Designation: Residential developments currently approved within a PD district retain that designation until the property is redeveloped [Section 18.25.040].
- Missing Development Records: If there is no written record of development standards for a specific residential PD, the city utilizes the standards found in the RR, RS, RL, RM, or RH districts [Section 18.25.040].
- Determination Method: The city uses the area of the subject lot to determine the equivalent zoning category, which then dictates the applicable lot coverage, setbacks, and building height [Section 18.25.040].
- Existing Development Records: For residential planned districts that possess a formal written record of development standards, those specific conditions of approval remain in effect [Section 18.25.040].
Residential Zoning District Standards for Reference
If a site lacks written PD development standards, the city identifies the equivalent standards using the following residential district tables.
| District | Lot Area (min) | Lot Coverage (max) | Height (max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR-20 | 20,000 sq. ft. | 25% (Single-Family) | 30 ft. |
| RR-40 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 20% (Single-Family) | 30 ft. |
| RR-15 | 15,000 sq. ft. | 25% (Single-Family) | 30 ft. |
| RS-6 | 6,000 sq. ft. | 35% (Single-Family) | 30 ft. |
| RS-12 | 12,000 sq. ft. | 25% (Single-Family) | 30 ft. |
| RL | 1,920 sq. ft. | 50% (Residential) | 30 ft. |
| RM | 1,440 sq. ft. | 80% (attached) / 60% (detached) | 40 ft. |
| RH | 5,000 sq. ft. | 75% (Residential) | 67 ft. |
Note: Standards for RR and RS are found in [Section 18.30.030]. Standards for RL, RM, and RH are found in [Section 18.30.040].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.25.040 (Planned district (PD) zoning district)
- Section 18.30.030 (Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.30.040 (Table 18.30.040 – RL, RM, and RH districts – Development standards)