Building Height Standards in the CO: Community Office District

In the City of Concord, the maximum building height for the CO: Community Office District is 30 feet for nonresidential structures. For residential and mixed-use projects within the CO: Community Office District, the maximum height limit is 37 feet.

Height Standards for the CO: Community Office District

The Development Code establishes specific height limits for structures located within the CO: Community Office District based on the type of use. Additional height may be authorized for these structures through the approval of a use permit.

Use Type	Maximum Building Height
Residential and Mixed-Use	37 feet
Nonresidential	30 feet

Height Exceptions and Requirements

While the standards above provide the maximum height limits, the following provisions apply to development within the CO: Community Office District:

• Use Permit for Additional Height: Additional height beyond the stated maximums may be approved if a use permit is obtained [Section 18.40.030].
• Measurement: Building height is defined as the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below [Section 18.20.030].
• Exceptions to Height Limits: Certain architectural features are permitted to exceed the base height limits established for the CO: Community Office District. For instance, chimneys may exceed the height limit by three feet, while flagpoles may exceed the limit by 10 feet [Section 18.150.070].

Sections Cited

• Section 18.20.030: Definitions
• Section 18.40.030: Table 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards
• Section 18.150.070: Height limits and exceptions