RR-20 Rural Residential Zoning District Regulations in the City of Concord
The RR-20 Rural Residential district is designed for rural single-family residential development at a maximum density of 2.5 units per net acre. Within the RR-20 district, property owners must comply with specific development standards, including a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and defined setbacks for primary structures.
Purpose and Applicability of the RR-20 District
The RR-20 Rural Residential district is established to accommodate rural single-family residential development and clustered development. This district implements the rural residential land use designation of the City of Concord General Plan [Section 18.30.010]. Development in the RR-20 district must adhere to the requirements of the Concord Development Code to ensure the protection of public health, safety, and welfare [Section 18.10.020].
RR-20 Development Standards
New uses, structures, and alterations in the RR-20 district must comply with the development standards specified in the following table:
| Standard | RR-20 Requirement |
|---|---|
| Density (du/net acre) | 0 – 2.5 (minimum/maximum) |
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 30 feet |
| Front Setback | 25 feet |
| Interior Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Aggregate Side Setback | 25 feet |
| Corner Side Setback | 15 feet |
| Rear Setback | 30 feet |
Note: For RR-20 residential developments, the maximum lot coverage is 20 percent [Section 18.30.030].
General Requirements and Land Use
To establish a land use in the RR-20 district, the use must be allowed in the district and adhere to the permit requirements identified in the Concord Development Code [Section 18.25.020]. Development on any lot must also be consistent with the city’s subdivision ordinance and, if the lot is divided by a zoning boundary, specific regulations regarding density and floor area apply to the portion of the lot within each district [Section 18.15.040].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.10.020: Purpose
- Section 18.15.040: Lots divided by district boundaries
- Section 18.25.020: General requirements for development and land use
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose
- Section 18.30.030: Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards