Chapter 18.50
BUSINESS PARK AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (OBP, IBP, IMX, AND HI)

Sections:

18.50.010    Purpose.

18.50.020    Table 18.50.020 – Business park and industrial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements.

18.50.030    Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards.

18.50.010 Purpose.

This chapter lists the uses that may be permitted within the business park and industrial zoning districts, the type of permit or approval required for each use, and basic development standards for the site and building. The purpose of each district is as follows:

A. OBP – Office Business Park. The OBP district is applied to areas of the city appropriate for campus-like office complexes and business parks at an intensity of 0.8 FAR. This district allows ancillary restaurant, retail, and service activities that serve employees and provide business-support services. Commercial recreation and similar uses that require large warehouse-style buildings may be allowed. The OBP district does not allow uses that require outdoor facilities, storage, or activities. The OBP district is found in North Concord including North Point, Concord north industrial, and Willow Pass Business Parks, along Arnold Industrial Way and Bates Avenue bounded by Port Chicago Highway and Solano Way; Stanwell Business Park; and the northern portion of the Detroit Avenue/Shary Circle Business Park. The OPB district is consistent with and implements the business park (BP) land use designation of the general plan.

B. IBP – Industrial Business Park. The IBP district is applied to areas of the city appropriate for a mix of light industrial uses, warehouse and flex spaces, research and development, wholesale, and offices with limited customer access at an intensity of 0.8 FAR. The IBP district allows uses that require outdoor storage or activities when the outdoor facilities are not visible from a public street and are screened by a building or solid eight-foot wall. Commercial recreation and similar uses that require large warehouse-style buildings may be allowed. The IBP district is found in North Concord on Forni Drive, Bates Avenue, west of Port Chicago Highway and north of Bates Avenue, Industrial Way, Folsom Lane, Nelson Avenue; and the North Hillcrest area south of State Route 4, on Arnold Industrial Place and Solano Way; Franquette Avenue; and the northern portion of Detroit Avenue/Shary Circle Business Park. The IBP district is consistent with and implements the business park (BP) land use designation of the general plan.

C. IMX – Industrial Mixed-Use. The IMX district is applied to areas of the city appropriate for a mix of light industrial, offices, and live/work facilities at an intensity of 1.0 FAR. Light industrial uses include warehouse, research and development, and artists’ studios. The IMX district allows ancillary restaurant, retail, and service activities that serve employees and provide business-support services. The IMX district allows ancillary restaurant, retail, and service activities that serve employees and provide business-support services. Uses that require outdoor facilities, storage, or activities may only be allowed if a use permit (UP) is reviewed and approved pursuant to Chapter 18.435 CDC (Minor Use Permits and Use Permits). The IMX district is found in the North Hillcrest area south of State Route 4, properties on Arnold Industrial Place, and the southern portion of the Detroit Avenue/Shary Circle Business Park. The IMX district is consistent with and implements the industrial mixed-use (IMU) land use designation of the general plan.

D. HI – Heavy Industrial. The HI district is applied to areas of the city appropriate for a mix of manufacturing, refining, processing, assembly, outdoor storage uses, trucking terminals, railroad and freight stations, and similar activities that may impact adjacent properties due to noise, vibration, or other characteristics. The HI district also provides for warehousing, distribution, and port-related uses. Building intensity may be up to 0.6 FAR. The HI district is found in the North Concord unincorporated area bounded by State Route 4, Mallard Reservoir, and the Walnut Creek Channel. The HI district is consistent with and implements the heavy industrial land use designation of the general plan. [Ord. 17-425.1 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-5 § 1; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-176].

18.50.020 Table 18.50.020 – Business park and industrial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements.

A. Applicability. Table 18.50.020 identifies the uses allowed by the development code in each business park and industrial district and the type of permit required to establish each use. See CDC 18.25.030(B) or Division VII of this title (Permits and Permit Procedures). Additional requirements may apply pursuant to Division IV (Development Standards) and Division V (Standards for Specific Uses) of this title.

Table 18.50.020 – Business Park and Industrial Districts(7) 

Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required

AP = Administrative Permit Required

MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed

Land Use Classifications

Permit Required by District

Additional Requirements

OBP

IBP

IMX(7)

HI

Business Park and Industrial Uses

Auto Wrecking, Dismantling Yards

UP

 

Contractors, Special Trade

Cabinet Shop

ZC(3)

ZC

ZC(3)

ZC

 

Contractor Office, within a Building

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Contractor Yard, with Outdoor Storage

ZC

ZC

 

Fleet-Based Service

ZC

AP(2)

ZC

 

Freight and Truck Terminal

UP

 

Heavy Vehicle and Large Equipment, Sales/Rental, Service, and Repair

Commercial Vehicle and Equipment

AP

ZC

 

Recreational Vehicle

AP

ZC

 

Laboratory, Research, and Development

ZC(3)

ZC

ZC(3)

ZC

 

Manufacturing, Processing

Artisan/Custom Product

ZC(3)

ZC(2)

ZC(2)

ZC(2)

 

Industry, Heavy

UP

 

Within a Building

ZC(3)

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

With Outdoor Storage or Activities

ZC(2)

MP

 

Warehouse Show Room with Assembly and Sales

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Media Production Facility

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Storage

Hazardous Materials

UP

 

Self-Storage Facility, Mini-Storage

UP

UP

UP

UP

 

Vehicle

AP

 

Towing Services

AP

 

Warehouse with No Outdoor Storage

ZC(3)

 ZC

ZC(3)

ZC

 

Warehouse, with Outdoor Storage

AP

AP

 

Wholesaling and Distribution

ZC

ZC(2, 6)

ZC(2, 6)

ZC(2)

 

 

Office, Commercial, and Retail Uses

Adult Day Care Center

UP

UP

 

Adult-Oriented Business

UP

UP

Chapter 18.210 CDC, Adult-Oriented Businesses

Animal Services

Boarding, Kennel

AP

AP

AP

 

Dog Day Care, Training

AP

AP

AP

 

Grooming

AP

AP

AP

 

Hospital, Veterinary Clinic

AP

AP

AP

 

Antique, Collectible Store

 

Automobile Sales and Rental/Leasing

Auction

ZC

 

Brokers, Office Only

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Brokers, Office with Vehicle Display

AP

ZC

AP

 

Dealership, New

UP

UP

 

Dealership, Used

 

Dealership, Motorcycle

UP

 

Rental

 

Automobile Services and Repair

Car Wash, Attended

CDC 18.200.090, Gas stations and car washes

Car Wash, Unattended

CDC 18.200.090, Gas stations and car washes

Gas Station

CDC 18.200.090, Gas stations and car washes

Auto Maintenance Services

 

Major Repair/Body Work

 

Minor Repair

 

Banks and Financial Services

Bank, Credit Union

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Bank with Drive-Through Service

UP

CDC 18.200.060, Drive-through facilities

Check Cashing Business

UP

 

Building Materials Sales and Services

No Outdoor Storage

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

With Outdoor Storage

ZC(2)

CDC 18.200.160, Outdoor sales and displays

Business Support Services

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Catering Services

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Eating and Drinking Establishments

Bar, Night Club, Lounge

CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment uses

Food Vendor Group Site

AP

AP

AP

CDC 18.200.210, Food vendor group sites

Micro-Brewery/Distillery

MP

MP

MP

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Micro-Brewery/Distillery, Large(6)

UP

UP

UP

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Restaurant, Full Service

AP(1)

AP(1)

AP(1)

 

Restaurant, Limited Service

ZC(1)

ZC(1)

ZC(1)

 

Restaurant, with Drive-Through

CDC 18.200.060, Drive-through facilities

Restaurant, with Live Entertainment

CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment uses

Tasting Room

AP

AP

AP

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Fitness Facility, Health Club

AP

AP

AP

 

Food, Beverage Sales

Convenience Store, No Alcohol Sales

ZC(1)

ZC(1)

ZC(1)

 

Convenience Store, with Alcohol Sales

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Grocery Store

ZC(1)

ZC(1)

 

Liquor Store

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Hotel, Motel

 

Maintenance Services

Office with No Outdoor Storage/Activities

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Office with Outdoor Storage/Activities

AP

ZC

 

Nursery, Preschool, Childcare

AP

AP

MP(5)

CDC 18.200.050, Child day care facilities

Offices

Administrative, Information Processing

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Professional

ZC

ZC(6)

ZC

 

 

Personal Services

General

AP(1)

AP(1)

AP(1)

 

Improvement, Instructional

AP

AP

AP

 

Restricted

 

Repair Service, Appliance and Small Equipment

ZC(3)

ZC(2)

ZC(3)

ZC

 

Retail Sales

Big Box

UP

UP

 

General

ZC(1)

ZC(1)

 

Nursery, Garden Center

ZC

CDC 18.200.160, Outdoor sales and displays

Restricted

 

With Drive-Through

CDC 18.200.060, Drive-through facilities

Secondhand Sales

 

 

Residential Uses

Bed and Breakfast Inn

 

Dwelling, Dwelling Unit, Housing Unit

Single-Family, Detached

 

Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision

 

Single-Family, Attached

 

Duplex

 

Multifamily

 

Family Day Care Home, Small

ZC(5)

CDC 18.200.050, Child day care facilities

Family Day Care Home, Large

MP(5)

CDC 18.200.050, Child day care facilities

Group Housing

ZC

ZC

 

Home-Based Business

ZC(5)

CDC 18.200.100, Home-based businesses

Live/Work Unit

MP

CDC 18.200.110, Live/work or work/live units

Mixed-Use Projects

UP

 

Mobile Home Park

 

Residential Care Facility, Small

 

Residential Care Facility, Large

 

Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living

 

Supportive Housing

California Government Code Section 65650 et seq.

Transitional Housing, Multifamily

 

Transitional Housing, Single-Family

 

Work/Live Unit

MP

CDC 18.200.110, Live/work or work/live units

 

Public/Quasi-Public and Recreational Uses

Airport

 

Ambulance Service

AP

ZC

ZC

 

Cannabis Uses

Commercial Cultivation

 

Distribution (Type 11)

AP

AP

Only allowed in the commercial cannabis overlay district (see Chapter 18.110 CDC) and if a city cannabis distributor (Type 11) license has been approved by the chief of police, pursuant to Chapter 5.80 CMC.

Distribution Transport Only (Type 13)

AP

AP

Only allowed in the commercial cannabis overlay district (see Chapter 18.110 CDC) and if a city cannabis distributor transport only (Type 13) license has been approved by the chief of police in conjunction with a primary license, pursuant to Chapter 5.80 CMC.

Indoor Personal Cannabis Cultivation

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

Up to six plants per residence, pursuant to state law

Industrial Hemp Cultivation

 

Manufacturing

AP

AP

Only allowed in the commercial cannabis overlay district (see Chapter 18.110 CDC) and if a city cannabis manufacturer license has been approved by the chief of police, pursuant to Chapter 5.80 CMC.

Microbusiness

AP

AP

Only allowed in the commercial cannabis overlay district (see Chapter 18.110 CDC) and if a city cannabis microbusiness license has been approved by the chief of police or city, pursuant to Chapter 5.80 CMC.

Non-Storefront Retail

AP

AP

Only allowed if a city cannabis non-storefront retailer license has been approved by the city, pursuant to Chapter 5.80 CMC.

Storefront retail

 

Testing Laboratory

AP

AP

Only allowed in the commercial cannabis overlay district (see Chapter 18.110 CDC) and if a city cannabis testing laboratory license has been approved by the chief of police, pursuant to Chapter 5.80 CMC.

Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum

 

Conference, Convention Facility

UP

UP

 

Cultural Institution

 

Emergency and Homeless Shelter

ZC, UP(8)

ZC, UP(8)

ZC, UP(8)

CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters

Low Barrier Navigation Center

ZC, UP(9)

California Government Code Section 65660 et seq.

Farmers’ Market

 

Funeral Parlor, Mortuary

 

Government Office

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Heliport

UP

 

Library

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Medical

Hospital, Medical Center

 

Medical Services Facility

AP

AP

 

Nursing Facility/Extended Care

 

Urgent Care Facility

MP(1)

MP(1)

 

Meeting Facility, Public/Private

UP

UP

 

Military

 

Parking Facility

AP

AP

AP

 

Public Maintenance and Service Facility

AP(4)

ZC(4)

 

Recreational Facilities

Bingo Hall

UP

UP

 

Commercial Recreation, Indoor

AP

AP

AP

 

Golf Course, Country Club

CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games

Park and Recreation Facility

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Residential Recreation Facility

UP

 

Sports and Entertainment, Assembly

UP

CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment uses

Sports and Recreation Facility

UP

UP

UP

CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games

Recycling Facilities

Small Collection Facility

AP

AP

AP

AP

CDC 18.200.170, Recycling facilities

Large Collection Facility

UP

UP

CDC 18.200.170, Recycling facilities

Processing Facility

UP

UP

CDC 18.200.170, Recycling facilities

Religious Facility

 

Schools

Elementary, Middle, Secondary

 

College, University

AP

AP

 

Trade Schools, Vocational Training

AP

AP

AP

 

Social Services Facility

MP

 

Theater, Auditorium

UP

UP

UP

CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games

Utility Facility, Transmission Towers

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Wireless Communications Facility

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

Chapters 18.205 and 18.207 CDC

 

Open Space and Agricultural Uses

Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl

 

Community Gardens

MP

MP

AP

–-

 

Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Livestock, Grazing

 

Mining and Quarrying

UP

 

(1)    Allowed to occupy up to 20 percent of: gross area of shopping center, multi-tenant building, or 20 percent street frontage of one building.

(2)    Outdoor sales, activities, or storage allowed in side or rear yards when enclosed by an eight-foot-tall masonry wall and materials do not exceed wall height.

(3)    No outdoor facilities, storage, or activities are allowed.

(4)    Allowed if occupying less than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area.

(5)    Allowed with residential use only.

(6)    A facility which exceeds 3,000 square feet.

(7)    Notwithstanding anything in this table to the contrary (including ZC, AP, or MP notations), outdoor facilities, storage, or activities may only be allowed in the IMX district if a use permit (UP) is reviewed and approved pursuant to Chapter 18.435 CDC (Minor Use Permits and Use Permits).

(8)    Use permit required for any facility that does not meet the requirements set forth in CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters.

(9)    Use permit required for any facility that does not meet the requirements set forth in the referenced article of the California Government Code.

[Ord. 24-5 § 7 (Exh. F); Ord. 21-2 § 5 (Exh. G); Ord. 20-4 (Exh. B); Ord. 19-5 § 1 (Exh. F); Ord. 18-3 § 7 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-13 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-11 § 3 (Exh. 5); Ord. 17-5 § 2 (Exh. I); Ord. 17-2 § 2 (Exh. H); Ord. 15-5 § 1; amended during 2014 recodification; Ord. 14-6 § 7; Ord. 13-5; Ord. 12-5; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-177].

18.50.030 Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards.

Subdivisions, new uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses and structures shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements specified in Table 18.50.030. Additional requirements may apply pursuant to Division IV (Development Standards) and Division V (Standards for Specific Uses) of this title.

Table 18.50.030

Business Park and Industrial Districts

Development Standards(1) 

Standards

OBP

IBP

IMX

HI

Additional Standards

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) maximum

0.80

0.80

1.00

0.60

 

Lot Area (square feet) minimum

40,000

20,000

10,000

40,000

 

Lot Width (feet) minimum

Interior Lot

100

100

100

100

 

Corner Lot

100

100

110

100

 

Lot Depth (feet) minimum

100

100

100

100

 

Building Height (feet) maximum

50

35

50

50

 

Setbacks (feet) minimum(3)

Front

20

20

20

30

 

Interior Side

10

10

10

10

CDC 18.150.180, Transitional requirements

Corner Side

20

20

20

20

 

Rear

10

10

10

10

CDC 18.150.180, Transitional requirements

R District Boundary (feet) maximum

40

40

20

50

 

C District Boundary (feet) minimum

15

15

15

15

 

(1)    Additional requirements may apply pursuant to Division IV (Development Standards) and Division V (Standards for Specific Uses) of this title.

(2)    Unless otherwise approved through a planned unit development (PUD).

(3)    Measured from property line or back of sidewalk (whichever is less) to the face of building or structure.

[Ord. 13-5; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-178].