RL: Low Density Residential Zoning Standards in Concord
The RL: Low Density Residential district in the City of Concord is designed for neighborhoods dominated by detached single-family dwellings, while allowing for a diversity of compatible housing types such as cottages, cluster, courtyard, and patio homes, and duplexes. New developments in the RL district must adhere to specific minimum lot sizes, widths, and depths, with densities ranging from 2.5 to 10 dwelling units per net acre.
RL: Low Density Residential Development Standards
In the RL: Low Density Residential district, development projects must comply with the dimensional standards established by the Concord Development Code to ensure compatibility with neighborhood character. These standards apply to new subdivisions, new uses, and structural alterations within the RL: Low Density Residential district.
| Development Standard | RL: Low Density Residential District |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.5 – 10 dwelling units per net acre |
| Minimum Lot Area | 1,920 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 24 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 80 feet |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 50 percent |
| Maximum Building Height | 30 feet |
Note: Additional requirements may apply pursuant to the Concord Development Code, Division IV (Development Standards) and Division V (Standards for Specific Uses) [Section 18.30.040].
Residential Setback Requirements in the RL District
The Concord Development Code specifies minimum setback requirements for residential properties in the RL: Low Density Residential district. These setbacks are measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.150.140].
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 5 feet |
| Interior Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Corner Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Rear Setback | 5 feet |
| Garage (Street Access) | 20 feet |
| Garage (Alley Access) | 4 feet |
Additional setback standards may apply to small lot subdivisions pursuant to the requirements in the Concord Development Code, Chapter 18.155 [Section 18.30.040].
General Requirements and Exceptions
Developments in the RL: Low Density Residential district must adhere to the following provisions regarding lot configuration and exceptions:
- Lot Coverage: The lot coverage limits apply to individual, subdivided parcels. Development in the RL: Low Density Residential district is also subject to an aggregate lot coverage limit for the entire subdivision [Section 18.30.040].
- Setback Measurement: Setbacks are measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure. The area between the street improvements and the street setback line must be landscaped in compliance with the Concord Development Code, Chapter 18.165 [Section 18.30.040].
- Open Space: Residential projects in the RL: Low Density Residential district must provide a minimum of 200 square feet of open space per unit, which may be a combination of private and common open space, provided each unit maintains at least 60 square feet of private open space [Section 18.150.100].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose (Residential Districts)
- Section 18.30.040: Table 18.30.040 – RL, RM, and RH districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.100: Open space and recreational facilities for residential development
- Section 18.150.140: Setbacks
- Section 18.155: Standards for Small Lot and Medium Density Development