Building Height and Development Standards in the Industrial Business Park (IBP) District
Jurisdiction: Concord•Code Version: February 10, 2026
In the Industrial Business Park (IBP) zoning district of the City of Concord, the maximum building height is 35 feet. All development projects in the IBP district must also adhere to specific setback and floor area ratio requirements established by the Concord Development Code.
IBP Zoning District Development Standards
The Industrial Business Park (IBP) district is intended for a mix of light industrial uses, warehouse and flex spaces, research and development, wholesale, and offices with limited customer access [Section 18.50.010]. All new uses, subdivisions, and alterations in the IBP district must comply with the development standards outlined in the table below.
IBP Development Standards Table
| Standard | IBP Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.80 |
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Interior Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Corner Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet |
| Minimum Front Setback | 20 feet |
| Minimum Interior Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Corner Side Setback | 20 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 10 feet |
Source: [Section 18.50.030]
Additional Standards and Requirements
- Transitional Requirements: When properties in the Industrial Business Park (IBP) district abut a residential district, specific interior side and rear setbacks apply as per the transitional requirements [Section 18.50.030].
- Mechanical Equipment Screening: All exterior mechanical equipment in the Industrial Business Park (IBP) district must be screened from public view in accordance with the general development standards [Section 18.150.080].
- Outdoor Storage: In the Industrial Business Park (IBP) district, outdoor storage is permitted in side and rear yards when enclosed by a solid eight-foot masonry wall with landscape screening. It is not permitted in front yards or street-facing yards [Table 18.150.120].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.010: Purpose
- Section 18.50.030: Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.080: Mechanical equipment screening
- Section 18.150.120: Outdoor storage