Concord, North Carolina zoning

A plain-language summary of the Concord zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Official city-hosted Concord Development Ordinance PDF articles linked from concordnc.gov, not Municode or ALP, last reviewed July 4, 2026.

Zoning districts

• AGResidential

  Agricultural District

  Agricultural District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.1. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• REResidential

  Rural Estate District

  Rural Estate District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.2. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• RLResidential

  Residential Low Density

  Residential Low Density is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.3. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• RM-1Residential

  Residential Medium Density

  Residential Medium Density is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.4. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• RM-2Residential

  Residential Medium Density

  Residential Medium Density is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.5. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• RVResidential

  Residential Village

  Residential Village is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.6. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• RCResidential

  Residential Compact

  Residential Compact is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.7. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• O-ICommercial

  Office-Institutional District

  Office-Institutional District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.8. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• B-1Commercial

  Neighborhood Commercial/Office District

  Neighborhood Commercial/Office District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.9. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• CCMixed use

  City Center District

  City Center District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.10. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• C-1Commercial

  Light Commercial and Office District

  Light Commercial and Office District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.11. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• C-2Commercial

  General Commercial District

  General Commercial District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.12. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• I-1Industrial

  Light Industrial District

  Light Industrial District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.13. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• I-2Industrial

  General Industrial District

  General Industrial District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 7.5.14. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• PUDSpecial purpose

  Planned Unit Development District

  Planned Unit Development District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.1. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• PRDSpecial purpose

  Planned Residential Development District

  Planned Residential Development District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.2. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• MXDMixed use

  Mixed Use District

  Mixed Use District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.3. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• TNDMixed use

  Traditional Neighborhood Development District

  Traditional Neighborhood Development District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.4. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• MHPResidential

  Manufactured Home Park District

  Manufactured Home Park District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.6. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• PIDSpecial purpose

  Public Interest District

  Public Interest District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.7. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• LIDSpecial purpose

  Low Impact Development District

  Low Impact Development District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.11. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• R-COResidential

  Residential County Originated

  Residential County Originated is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.12. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• CSResidential

  Conservation Subdivision District

  Conservation Subdivision District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.13. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• HPODSpecial purpose

  Historic Overlay District

  Historic Overlay District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.8. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• AODSpecial purpose

  Airport Overlay District

  Airport Overlay District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.9. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• MHDSpecial purpose

  Manufactured Home Park Overlay District

  Manufactured Home Park Overlay District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.6. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• WPODSpecial purpose

  Watershed Protection Overlay District

  Watershed Protection Overlay District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 4. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

• CBCODSpecial purpose

  Copperfield Boulevard Corridor Overlay District

  Copperfield Boulevard Corridor Overlay District is listed in the Concord CDO district roster with source pointer Article 9.10. Confirm the official zoning map, any conditional district, overlay, and the cited CDO section before acting.

Rules by topic

• Permitted usesWhat you can do by right in each zoning district.
• Special land usesUses that need special approval before they are allowed.
• SetbacksHow far buildings must sit from property lines.
• Building heightHeight limits by district, and the exceptions.
• Lot coverageHow much of a lot buildings may cover.
• Lot size and widthMinimum lot area and width requirements.
• ParkingRequired spaces, driveway rules, and surfaces.
• Accessory dwelling unitsWhether a second dwelling unit is allowed.
• Garages, sheds, and accessory structuresSize caps, setbacks, and height limits for detached structures.
• FencesHeight limits, placement, and prohibited materials.
• SignsWhat signs are allowed and where.
• Home occupationsRunning a business from a residence.
• Variances and appealsWho decides, what standard applies, and the sequence.

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