Zoning Use Permits for the RS-8 Single-Family Residential District

In the Concord RS-8 Single-Family Residential district, specific land uses require a Use Permit (UP) or a Minor Use Permit (MP) to operate, as determined by the Concord Development Code. These requirements are intended to ensure compatibility with existing neighborhoods and to address specific operational impacts associated with these land uses.

Use Permit Requirements for RS-8 Districts

The following land uses require either a Use Permit (UP) or a Minor Use Permit (MP) to be established within the RS-8 Single-Family Residential district, as specified in the City of Concord’s residential use tables [Section 18.30.020].

Land Use Classification	Permit Required
Bed and Breakfast Inn	UP
Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision	UP
Single-Family, Attached	UP
Group Housing	UP
Residential Care Facility, Large	UP
Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living	UP
Meeting Facility, Public/Private	UP
Golf Course, Country Club	UP
Religious Facility	UP
Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools	UP

Operational and Procedural Requirements

Application and Review

Establishments within the RS-8 Single-Family Residential district requiring a Use Permit (UP) or Minor Use Permit (MP) must undergo review by the Concord Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator, respectively. The application process includes a site review to determine if the specific use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and meets all City of Concord development standards [Section 18.435.010].

General Standards

All uses within the RS-8 Single-Family Residential district must comply with the general development standards and resource management requirements mandated by the City of Concord. When a use requires a discretionary permit, the review authority may impose more stringent requirements than the baseline development standards to promote land use compatibility and environmental protection [Section 18.10.030].

Permit Findings

To approve a Use Permit or Minor Use Permit in the RS-8 Single-Family Residential district, the review authority must find that the proposed use is consistent with the City of Concord general plan and that the design, location, size, and operating characteristics are compatible with existing and future land uses in the vicinity [Section 18.435.060].

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