Chapter 18.60
COMMUNITY LAND DISTRICTS (OS, PR, RLC, WRC, AND CRP-GF)

Sections:

18.60.010    Purpose.

18.60.020    Community land districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements.

18.60.030    Community land districts – Development standards.

18.60.010 Purpose.

This chapter lists the uses that may be permitted within the community land zoning districts and the type of approval required for each use. The purpose of each district is as follows:

A. OS – Open Space. The OS district is applied to land that is generally unaltered with natural resources and scenic value, either privately or publicly owned. The OS district is consistent with and implements the open space (OS) land use designation of the general plan.

B. PR – Parks and Recreation. The PR district is applied to neighborhood, community, and regional parks, and may include uses such as playing fields, golf courses, trails or other recreational facilities. The PR district is consistent with and implements the parks (P) land use designation of the general plan.

C. RLC – Rural Lands Conservation. The RLC district is applied to hillside areas located to the northeast and southeast of the city within the planning area boundary, and to ensure protection of its scenic value and rural character. The RLC district is consistent with and implements the rural conservation (RCON) land use designation of the general plan.

D. WRC – Wetlands/Resource Conservation. The WRC district is applied to bay marshes and wetlands within the tidal area to ensure protection of wildlife, hydrological, and biological resources. The WRC district is consistent with the wetlands and resource conservation (WRC) land use designation of the general plan.

E. CRP-GF – Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame. The CRP-GF district is applied to the 275-foot-wide portion of the southeastern edge of the Concord reuse project, between Willow Pass and Bailey Roads, immediately adjacent to the northeast side of the Dana Estates and Bishop Estates neighborhoods. This district is intended to be most similar to the OS district, while also accommodating some uses allowed within the PR district. The district may include uses such as recreational areas, playing fields, walking and cycling trails, picnic areas, community gardens, dog parks, playgrounds, storm water retention and detention, and other similar recreational facilities. [Ord. 19-2 § 6 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-11 § 3 (Exh. 7); Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-222].

18.60.020 Community land districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements.

Table 18.60.020 identifies the uses allowed by the development code in each community land zoning 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 18.60.020

Community Land Districts 

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

OS

PR

RLC

WRC

CRP-GF

Open Space and Agricultural Uses

Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl

ZC

 

Community Gardens

ZC

ZC

ZC

AP

ZC

 

Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Livestock, Grazing

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

 

Mining and Quarrying

 

Public/Quasi-Public and Recreational Uses

Airport

 

Ambulance Services

 

Cannabis Uses

Commercial Cultivation

 

Distribution (Type 11)

 

Distribution transport only (Type 13)

 

Indoor Personal Cannabis Cultivation

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

Up to six plants per residence, pursuant to state law

Industrial Hemp Cultivation

 

Manufacturing

 

Microbusiness

 

Non-Storefront Retail

 

Storefront Retail

 

Testing Laboratory

 

Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum

UP

UP

 

Conference, Convention Facility

 

Cultural Institution

MP

 

Emergency, Homeless Shelter

CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters

Low Barrier Navigation Center

California Government Code Section 65660 et seq.

Farmers’ Market

UP

UP

 

Funeral Parlor, Mortuary

 

Government Office

ZC

 

Heliport

 

Library

AP

 

Medical

Hospital, Medical Center

 

Medical Services Facility

 

Nursing Facility/Extended Care

 

Urgent Care Facility

 

Meeting Facility, Public/Private

UP

 

Military

 

Parking Facility

ZC

 

Public Maintenance and Service Facility

ZC

 

Recreational Facilities

Bingo Hall

 

Commercial Recreation, Indoor

UP

 

Golf Course, Country Club

UP

CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games

Park and Recreation Facility

ZC

ZC

ZC

ZC

AP

Disc golf, dog parks and unlighted, informal sport courts and playfields, as well as retention/detention storm water facilities, may also be considered in this category

Residential Recreation Facility

ZC

 

Sports and Entertainment, Assembly

UP

CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment uses

Sports and Recreation Facility

UP

UP

CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games

Recycling Facilities

Small Collection Facility

CDC 18.200.170, Recycling facilities

Large Collection Facility

Processing Facility

Religious Facility

 

Schools

Elementary, Middle, Secondary

 

Colleges, Universities

 

Trade Schools, Vocational Training

 

Social Services Facility

 

Theater, Auditorium

UP

CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games

Utility Facility, Transmission Towers

 

Wireless Communications Facility

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

AP, MP or 6409

Chapters 18.205 and 18.207 CDC

Residential Uses

Bed and Breakfast Inn

 

Dwelling, Dwelling Units, Housing Units

Single-Family, Detached

ZC

 

Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision

 

Single-Family, Attached

 

Duplex

 

Multifamily

 

Family Day Care Home, Small

ZC

CDC 18.200.050, Child day care facilities

Family Day Care Home, Large

MP

CDC 18.200.050, Child day care facilities

Group Housing

 

Home-Based Business

AP

CDC 18.200.100, Home-based businesses

Live/Work Unit

CDC 18.200.110, Live/work or work/live units

Mixed-Use Projects

 

Mobile Home Park

 

Residential Care Facility, Small

ZC

 

Residential Care Facility, Large

MP

 

Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living

 

Supportive Housing

California Government Code Section 65650 et seq.

Transitional Housing, Multifamily

 

Transitional Housing, Single-Family

ZC

 

Work/Live Unit

CDC 18.200.110, Live/work or work/live units

Office, Commercial and Retail Uses

Adult Day Care Center

UP

 

Adult-Oriented Business

Chapter 18.210 CDC, Adult-Oriented Businesses

Animal Services

Boarding, Kennel

UP

AP

 

Dog Day Care, Training

UP

AP

 

Grooming

AP

 

Hospital, Veterinary Clinic

UP

 

Antique, Collectible Store

 

Automobile Sales and Rental/Leasing

Auction

 

Brokers Office Only

 

Brokers Office with Vehicle Display

 

Dealership, New

 

Dealership, Used

 

Dealership, Motorcycles

 

Rentals

 

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

Maintenance Services

 

Major Repair/Body Work

 

Minor Repair

 

Banks and Financial Services

Bank, Credit Union

 

Bank with Drive-Through Service

CDC 18.200.060, Drive-through facilities

Check Cashing Business

 

Building Materials Sales and Service

No Outdoor Storage

 

With Outdoor Storage

CDC 18.200.160, Outdoor sales and displays

Business Support Services

 

Catering Services

 

Eating and Drinking Establishments

Bar, Night Club, Lounge

CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment uses

Food Vendor Group Site

AP

AP

CDC 18.200.210, Food vendor group sites

Micro-Brewery/Distillery

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Micro-Brewery/Distillery, Large

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Restaurant, Full Service

 

Restaurant, Limited Service

 

Restaurant, with Drive-Through

CDC 18.200.060, Drive-through facilities

Restaurant, with Live Entertainment

CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment uses

Tasting Room

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Fitness Facility, Health Club

 

Food, Beverage Sales

Convenience Store, no Alcohol Sales

 

Convenience Store, with Alcohol Sales

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Grocery Store

 

Liquor Store

CDC 18.200.040, Alcoholic beverage sales

Hotel, Motel

 

Maintenance Services

Office with No Outdoor Storage or Activities

 

Office with Outdoor Storage or Activities

 

Nursery, Preschool, Childcare

UP

CDC 18.200.050, Child day care facilities

Offices

Administrative, Information Processing

 

Professional

 

Personal Services

General

 

Improvement, Instructional

 

Restricted

 

Repair Service, Appliance and Small Equipment

 

Retail Sales

Big Box

 

General

 

Nursery, Garden Center

CDC 18.200.160, Outdoor sales and displays

Restricted

 

With Drive-Through

CDC 18.200.060, Drive-through facilities

Secondhand Sales

 

Business Park and Industrial Uses

Auto Wrecking, Dismantling Yards

 

Contractors, Special Trade

Cabinet Shop

 

Contractor Office, No Outdoor Storage

 

Contractor Yard, with Outdoor Storage

 

Fleet-Based Service

 

Freight and Truck Terminal

 

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

Commercial Vehicles and Equipment

 

Recreational Vehicles

 

Laboratory, Research, and Development

 

Manufacturing, Processing

Artisan/Custom Product

 

Industry, Heavy

 

With No Outdoor Storage/Activities

 

With Outdoor Storage/Activities

 

Warehouse Show Room with Assembly and Sales

 

Media Production Facility

 

Storage

Hazardous Materials

 

Self-Storage Facility, Mini-Storage

 

Vehicle

 

Towing Services

 

Warehouse, with No Outdoor Storage

 

Warehouse, with Outdoor Storage

 

Wholesaling, Distribution

 

[Ord. 24-5 § 7 (Exh. H); Ord. 21-2 § 5 (Exh. I); Ord. 20-4 (Exh. B); Ord. 19-5 § 1 (Exh. H); Ord. 19-2 § 6 (Exh. A); Ord. 18-3 § 7 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-13 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-11 § 3 (Exh. 7); Ord. 17-5 § 2 (Exh. I); Ord. 17-2 § 2 (Exh. J); Ord. 14-6 § 9; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-223].

18.60.030 Community land districts – Development standards.

A. Subdivisions, new uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses and structures shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements specified by the permit required in CDC 18.60.020; except that if the permit does not regulate a development standard that is regulated by an abutting district, or if a permit is not required, the regulations of the abutting district shall apply to each adjacent portion of the property, as applicable. Additional requirements may apply pursuant to Division IV (Development Standards) and Division V (Standards for Specific Uses) of this title.

B. CRP-GF Development Standards.

1. Definitions.

a. “Active use” means a use that creates public gathering spaces, including park and recreation facilities (such as picnic areas and playgrounds), and unlighted, informal sport courts and playfields.

b. “Low-intensity active use” means a use that allows for nonmotorized recreational activities and gatherings, such as walking, running or cycling trails/paths.

c. “Passive use” means a use that allows for landscaped, wooded, and natural areas that are not maintained for active uses or low-intensity active uses.

2. Setbacks.

a. Setbacks are established in Table 18.60.030.

b. Setbacks shall be measured from all edges of the CRP-GF district.

Table 18.60.030
CRP-GF Development Standards

Standard

CRP-GF

Minimum setbacks (feet), adjacent to single-family residential use to each type of use:

 

Structures

100 feet

Active use

100 feet

Low-intensity active use

25 feet

Passive use

0 feet

Maximum structure height (feet)

25 feet

3. Lighting Standards.

a. Lighting shall be provided in accordance with CDC 18.150.110.

b. Light fixture design, placement, height, and/or orientation shall be such as to direct, focus, and shield lighting where needed and to avoid objectionable direct glare on surrounding properties and public rights-of-way.

c. Lighting shall be provided at entrances to, and along, pedestrian and bicycle paths within CRP-GF. Lighting fixture type, height, and spacing should be specified to direct light onto pathways in a uniform pattern at a level to adequately illuminate the path and enhance nighttime safety.

4. Landscaping Standards.

a. Landscaping standards should follow Chapter 18.165 CDC, including irrigation and storm water requirements and Chapter 18.170 CDC regarding water efficient landscaping.

b. Landscaping should be proactively designed to create safe open space environments, incorporating features such as unobstructed sight lines along pedestrian and bicycle routes, landscaping design and maintenance to prevent obscuring nighttime lighting, and other measures.

5. Additional General Development Standards. Development standards for solid waste and recycling storage, and other applicable general development standards depending on the proposed use, shall be consistent with those found in Chapter 18.150 CDC, General Development Standards, as appropriate.

6. Adopted mitigation measures shall be included in development approvals, as applicable. [Ord. 19-2 § 6 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-224].