Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 18 — DEVELOPMENT CODE›Division II — Zoning Districts – Uses and Standards
Concord Municipal Code Ch. 18.60 Community Land Districts (os, Pr, Rlc, Wrc, and Crp-Gf)
Concord Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Concord
Cite as: Concord Municipal Code Chapter 18.60 · Text as of 2026-10-05
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 | Table 18.60.020 Community Land Districts Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Permit Required by District | Permit Required by District | Permit Required by District | Permit Required by District | Additional Requirements |
| Land Use Classifications | OS | PR | RLC | WRC | CRP-GF | Additional Requirements |
| Open Space and Agricultural Uses | Open Space and Agricultural Uses | Open Space and Agricultural Uses | Open Space and Agricultural Uses | Open Space and Agricultural Uses | Open Space and Agricultural Uses | 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/ |
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| Airport | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Ambulance Services | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Cannabis Uses | Cannabis Uses | Cannabis Uses | Cannabis Uses | Cannabis Uses | Cannabis Uses | 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 | Medical | Medical | Medical | Medical | Medical | Medical |
| Hospital, Medical Center | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Medical Services Facility | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Nursing Facility/ |
– | – | – | – | – | |
| Urgent Care Facility | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Meeting Facility, Public/ |
– | UP | – | – | – | |
| Military | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Parking Facility | – | ZC | – | – | – | |
| Public Maintenance and Service Facility | – | ZC | – | – | – | |
| Recreational Facilities | Recreational Facilities | Recreational Facilities | Recreational Facilities | Recreational Facilities | Recreational Facilities | 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/ |
| 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 | Recycling Facilities | Recycling Facilities | Recycling Facilities | Recycling Facilities | Recycling Facilities | Recycling Facilities |
| Small Collection Facility | – | – | – | – | – | CDC 18.200.170 , Recycling facilities |
| Large Collection Facility | – | – | – | – | – | CDC 18.200.170 , Recycling facilities |
| Processing Facility | – | – | – | – | – | CDC 18.200.170 , Recycling facilities |
| Religious Facility | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Schools | Schools | Schools | Schools | Schools | Schools | 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 | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Dwelling , Dwelling Units, Housing Units | ||||||
| Single-Family, Detached | – | – | ZC | – | – | |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Single-Family, Attached | – | – | – | – | – | Chapter 18.152 CDC, Objective Design Standards |
| Duplex | – | – | – | – | – | Chapter 18.152 CDC, Objective Design Standards |
| Multifamily | – | – | – | – | – | Chapter 18.152 CDC, Objective Design Standards |
| Family Day Care Home | – | – | ZC | – | – | |
| Group Housing | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Home-Based Business | – | – | ZC, AP | – | – | CDC 18.200.100 , Home-based business es |
| Live/Work Unit | – | – | – | – | – | CDC 18.200.110 , Live/ |
| Mixed-Use Projects | – | – | – | – | – | Chapter 18.152 CDC, Objective Design Standards CDC 18.200.140 , 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/ |
| Office, Commercial and Retail Uses | Office, Commercial and Retail Uses | Office, Commercial and Retail Uses | Office, Commercial and Retail Uses | Office, Commercial and Retail Uses | Office, Commercial and Retail Uses | Office, Commercial and Retail Uses |
| Adult Day Care Center | – | UP | – | – | – | |
| Adult-Oriented Business | – | – | – | – | – | Chapter 18.210 CDC, Adult-Oriented Businesses |
| Animal Services | Animal Services | Animal Services | Animal Services | Animal Services | Animal Services | 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/ |
Automobile Sales and Rental/ |
Automobile Sales and Rental/ |
Automobile Sales and Rental/ |
Automobile Sales and Rental/ |
Automobile Sales and Rental/ |
Automobile Sales and Rental/ |
| Auction | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Brokers Office Only | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Brokers Office with Vehicle Display | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Dealership, New | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Dealership, Used | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Dealership, Motorcycles | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Rentals | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Automobile Services and Repair | Automobile Services and Repair | Automobile Services and Repair | Automobile Services and Repair | Automobile Services and Repair | Automobile Services and Repair | 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/ |
– | – | – | – | – | |
| Minor Repair | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Banks and Financial Services | Banks and Financial Services | Banks and Financial Services | Banks and Financial Services | Banks and Financial Services | Banks and Financial Services | 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 | Building Materials Sales and Service | Building Materials Sales and Service | Building Materials Sales and Service | Building Materials Sales and Service | Building Materials Sales and Service | 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 | Eating and Drinking Establishments | Eating and Drinking Establishments | Eating and Drinking Establishments | Eating and Drinking Establishments | Eating and Drinking Establishments | 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/ |
– | – | – | – | – | CDC 18.200.040 , Alcoholic beverage sales |
| Micro-Brewery/ |
– | – | – | – | – | 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 | Food, Beverage Sales | Food, Beverage Sales | Food, Beverage Sales | Food, Beverage Sales | Food, Beverage Sales | 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 | Maintenance Services | Maintenance Services | Maintenance Services | Maintenance Services | Maintenance Services | 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 | Offices | Offices | Offices | Offices | Offices | Offices |
| Administrative, Information Processing | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Professional | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Personal Services | Personal Services | Personal Services | Personal Services | Personal Services | Personal Services | Personal Services |
| General | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Improvement, Instructional | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Restricted | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Repair Service, Appliance and Small Equipment | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Retail Sales | Retail Sales | Retail Sales | Retail Sales | Retail Sales | Retail Sales | 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 | Business Park and Industrial Uses | Business Park and Industrial Uses | Business Park and Industrial Uses | Business Park and Industrial Uses | Business Park and Industrial Uses | Business Park and Industrial Uses |
| Auto Wrecking, Dismantling Yards | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Contractors, Special Trade | Contractors, Special Trade | Contractors, Special Trade | Contractors, Special Trade | Contractors, Special Trade | Contractors, Special Trade | 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/ |
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| Commercial Vehicles and Equipment | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Recreational Vehicles | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Laboratory, Research, and Development | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Manufacturing, Processing | Manufacturing, Processing | Manufacturing, Processing | Manufacturing, Processing | Manufacturing, Processing | Manufacturing, Processing | Manufacturing, Processing |
| Artisan/ |
– | – | – | – | – | |
| Industry, Heavy | – | – | – | – | – | |
| With No Outdoor Storage/ |
– | – | – | – | – | |
| With Outdoor Storage/ |
– | – | – | – | – | |
| Warehouse Show Room with Assembly and Sales | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Media Production Facility | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Storage | Storage | Storage | Storage | Storage | Storage | Storage |
| Hazardous Materials | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Self-Storage Facility, Mini-Storage | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Vehicle | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Towing Services | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Warehouse, with No Outdoor Storage | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Warehouse, with Outdoor Storage | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Wholesaling, Distribution | – | – | – | – | – |
[Ord. 24-7 § 7 (Exh. H); Ord. 24-6 § 8 (Exh. H); 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.
- 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.
- 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 |
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Adopted mitigation measures shall be included in development approvals, as applicable. [Ord. 19-2 § 6 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-224].
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