Setback Requirements for the RR-20 Rural Residential District in Concord
In the City of Concord, the RR-20 Rural Residential district requires a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet, a rear yard setback of 50 feet, and interior side yard setbacks of 10 feet. These residential setback standards apply to primary structures, with specific exceptions and adjustments provided by the Concord Development Code for certain architectural features and unique lot conditions.
RR-20 District Development Standards
The RR-20 Rural Residential district is designed for rural single-family residential development [Section 18.30.010]. The development standards for setback requirements in the RR-20 district are specified as follows:
| Setback Type | RR-20 Minimum Requirement (feet) |
|---|---|
| Front | 30 |
| Interior Side | 10 |
| Aggregate Side | 50 |
| Corner Side | 25 |
| Rear | 50 |
Note: Aggregate side setback refers to the total of both interior side yards [Section 18.30.030, Table 18.30.030].
Important Considerations and Exceptions
Compliance with these setback requirements in the RR-20 district is subject to the following additional regulations:
- Measurement: Setbacks are measured from the property line or the back of the sidewalk, whichever is less, to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.30.030, Table 18.30.030, Footnote 3].
- Street Centerline Requirement: No structure may be erected closer than 45 feet (or 50 feet in RR-40) from the centerline of any street [Section 18.30.030, Table 18.30.030, Footnote 4].
- Front Setback Averaging: In areas where existing development has front setbacks less than the requirements of the RR-20 district, the minimum front yard setback may be reduced based on the average depth of front yards on developed lots within the same block [Section 18.150.140].
- Projections: Certain architectural features, such as awnings, canopies, and chimneys, may project into the required setbacks for the RR-20 district, provided they comply with the specific dimensional limitations set forth in Table 18.150.140 [Section 18.150.140].
- Accessory Structures: Accessory structures must comply with their own setback and height requirements, which are distinct from the primary structure setbacks listed above [Section 18.200.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.30.010: Purpose
- Section 18.30.030: Table 18.30.030 – RR and RS districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.140: Setbacks
- Section 18.200.030: Accessory structures