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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Concord, NC (2026)

2 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Concord, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Density Bonus Law

Concord's Development Ordinance grants a density bonus of 10% more lots, or one additional lot, whichever is greater, to residential subdivisions of at least four new lots in RE, RL, RM-1, RM-2, RV, RC, PUD, PRD, MUD, or TND districts that commit every new home to at least two kilowatts of solar power.

Concord Solar-Linked Density Bonus for Subdivisions

Light Restrictions

Concord Development Ordinance § 8.1.7.M.1

1. Density Bonus - Any application for subdivision of land in the RE, RL, RM-1, RM-2, RV, RC, PUD, PRD, MUD or TND Districts that will allow the development of at least four new lots of record shall be allowed to increase the maximum number of lots by 10% or one lot, whichever is greater, provided all building and wastewater setbacks can be met with the increased density, if the applicant enter...

Downtown Design Guide

Downtown Concord's Center City (CC) District requires new and renovated buildings to use brick or brick-colored walls, bans metal siding and vinyl on ground floors, and mandates active, transparent storefronts under CDO Section 7.9, the Center City Design Standards.

Concord Center City Design Standards

Some Restrictions

Concord Development Ordinance Art. 7, Section 7.9.1 & 7.9.3.E-F (Center City Design Standards)

This Article protects the historic and aesthetic character of downtown Concord, by ensuring quality design and appropriate materials are used in the construction of new buildings. In addition to all other design and improvement regulations within this Ordinance, sites and buildings within the CC District (Downtown Concord) are regulated in accordance with specific standards described herein. .....

Looking for Cabarrus County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Concord city rules.

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Cabarrus County