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

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].

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 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance
Required
Community Land Districts
AP = Administrative Permit Required
Allowed Uses and Permit
Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed
Land Use Permit Required by District Additional
Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements

Open Space and Agricultural Uses Companion Animal, – – ZC – – Horses, Fowl Community Gardens ZC ZC ZC AP ZC Crop Production, Orchard, ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC Vineyard Livestock, Grazing ZC ZC ZC – ZC Mining and Quarrying – – – – – Public/Quasi-Public and Recreational Uses Airport – – – – – Ambulance Services – – – – –

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements Cannabis Uses Commercial Cultivation – – – – – Distribution (Type 11) – – – – – Distribution transport only – – – – – (Type 13) Indoor Personal Cannabis ZC ZC ZC ZC – Up to six plants per Cultivation residence, pursuant to state law Industrial Hemp – – – – – Cultivation Manufacturing – – – – – Microbusiness – – – – – Non-Storefront Retail – – – – – Storefront Retail – – – – – Testing Laboratory – – – – – Cemetery, Columbarium, UP UP – – – Mausoleum Conference, Convention – – – – – Facility Cultural Institution – MP – – – Emergency, Homeless – – – – – CDC 18.200.070, Shelter Emergency shelter and homeless shelters Low Barrier Navigation – – – – – California Center 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 – – – – –

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements Meeting Facility, – UP – – – Public/Private Military – – – – – Parking Facility – ZC – – – Public Maintenance and – ZC – – – Service Facility Recreational Facilities Bingo Hall – – – – – Commercial Recreation, – UP – – – Indoor Golf Course, Country Club – UP – – – CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games Park and Recreation ZC ZC ZC ZC AP Disc golf, dog parks Facility and unlighted, informal sport courts and playfields, as well as retention/detention storm water facilities, may also be considered in this category Residential Recreation – – ZC – – Facility Sports and Entertainment, – UP – – – CDC 18.200.080, Assembly Entertainment uses Sports and Recreation – UP UP – – CDC 18.200.130, Facility Mechanical and electronic games Recycling Facilities Small Collection Facility – – – – – CDC 18.200.170, Recycling facilitiesLarge Collection Facility – – – – – Processing Facility – – – – – Religious Facility – – – – – Schools Elementary, Middle, – – – – – Secondary Colleges, Universities – – – – –

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements Trade Schools, Vocational – – – – – Training Social Services Facility – – – – – Theater, Auditorium – UP – – – CDC 18.200.130, Mechanical and electronic games Utility Facility, – – – – – Transmission Towers Wireless Communications AP, AP, AP, AP, AP, MP Chapters 18.205 and Facility MP MP MP MP or or 6409 18.207 CDC or or or 6409 6409 6409 6409 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, – – CDC 18.200.100, AP Home-based businesses Live/Work Unit – – – – – CDC 18.200.110, Live/work or work/live units Mixed-Use Projects – – – – – Chapter 18.152 CDC, Objective Design Standards

CDC 18.200.140, Mixed-use projects

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements Mobile Home Park – – – – – Residential Care Facility, – – ZC – – Small Residential Care Facility, – – MP – – Large Residential Facility for – – – – – Seniors, Assisted Living Supportive Housing – – – – – California Government Code Section 65650 et seq. Transitional Housing, – – – – – Multifamily Transitional Housing, – – ZC – – Single-Family 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

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements 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 – – – – – CDC 18.200.060, Service 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, – – – – – CDC 18.200.040, Large Alcoholic beverage sales Restaurant, Full Service – – – – – Restaurant, Limited Service – – – – –

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements Restaurant, with Drive- – – – – – CDC 18.200.060, Through Drive-through facilities Restaurant, with Live – – – – – CDC 18.200.080, Entertainment 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 – – – – – CDC 18.200.040, Alcohol Sales 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, – UP – – – CDC 18.200.050, Childcare Child day care facilities Offices Administrative, – – – – – Information Processing Professional – – – – – Personal Services General – – – – – Improvement, Instructional – – – – – Restricted – – – – – Repair Service, Appliance – – – – – and Small Equipment

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed Land Use Permit Required by District Additional Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements 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 – – – – –

Table 18.60.020 ZC = Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required Community Land Districts AP = Administrative Permit Required Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements MP = Minor Use Permit Required

UP = Use Permit Required

6409 = Section 6409 Application

– = Use Not Allowed
Land Use Permit Required by District Additional
Classifications OS PR RLC WRC CRP-GF Requirements

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].

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

Standard CRP-GF Low-intensity active use 25 feet Passive use 0 feet Maximum structure height 25 feet (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].