Zoning Standards for RS-6 Single-Family Residential District in Concord

The RS-6 Single-Family Residential District in the City of Concord requires a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet for single-family residential development. Additionally, single-family homes in the RS-6 district must maintain a minimum lot width of 60 feet and a minimum lot depth of 85 feet.

Development Standards for RS-6 District

The City of Concord applies specific development standards to the RS-6 Single-Family Residential District to ensure neighborhood consistency. These standards dictate the minimum requirements for lot configuration and structure placement.

Minimum Lot Dimensions

The following table outlines the minimum lot area, width, and depth requirements for single-family residential development within the RS-6 district as established in [Section 18.30.030]:

Standard	RS-6 Requirement
Minimum Lot Area	6,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width	60 feet
Minimum Lot Depth	85 feet

Note: Nonresidential uses in the RS-6 district have a minimum lot area requirement of 10,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 100 feet [Section 18.30.030].

Setback Requirements

Single-family residences in the RS-6 district must comply with the minimum setback requirements as specified in [Section 18.30.030]. These measurements are taken from the property line or back of the sidewalk, whichever is less, to the face of the building or structure.

Setback Type	RS-6 Minimum Requirement
Front	20 feet
Interior Side	5 feet or 10 feet
Aggregate (Side)	15 feet
Corner Side	10 feet
Rear	15 feet

Note: "Interior Side (5)" indicates that the requirement is either 5 feet or 10 feet depending on specific site conditions, as defined in [Section 18.30.030].

Building Height and Coverage

In the RS-6 district, the maximum building height for a single-family dwelling is 30 feet, and the maximum lot coverage is 35 percent [Section 18.30.030].

General Provisions and Exceptions

Density: The RS district, including the RS-6 designation, permits densities ranging from two and one-half to 10 units per net acre [Section 18.30.010].
Front Setback Averaging: In areas where existing development has front setbacks less than the required 20 feet, the City of Concord allows for front setback averaging based on the depths of front yards on adjacent or nearby developed lots [Section 18.150.140].
Projections: Certain architectural features, such as awnings, canopies, and chimneys, may be permitted to project into required setbacks, subject to the specific limitations defined in [Section 18.150.140].

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