Setback Requirements in the Regional Commercial (RC) Zoning District

In the Regional Commercial (RC) zoning district of the City of Concord, front setbacks are required to be a minimum of 15 feet, while corner side setbacks are required to be a minimum of 10 feet. Interior side and rear setbacks for nonresidential developments in the Regional Commercial (RC) district are established based on permit requirements or the requirements of abutting districts.

Setback Standards for the Regional Commercial (RC) District

The following table summarizes the minimum setback requirements for the Regional Commercial (RC) zoning district as defined by the Concord Development Code.

Setback Type	Minimum Requirement
Front	15 feet
Corner Side	10 feet
Interior Side, Rear	Established by permit or abutting district regulations

Compliance and Exceptions

The Concord Development Code notes that for nonresidential developments in the Regional Commercial (RC) district, setbacks are generally established in compliance with the requirements specified by a permit [Section 18.40.030]. If a permit is not required, or if the permit does not regulate a development feature that is regulated by an abutting district, the regulations of the abutting district shall apply to each adjacent portion of the property [Section 18.40.030].

Furthermore, reduced setbacks may be allowed in the Regional Commercial (RC) district subject to the approval of a use permit [Section 18.40.030]. All setbacks are measured from the property line to the face of the building or to the structure [Section 18.40.030].

Sections Cited

• Section 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards