Building Height Standards in the OBP (Office Business Park) District
In the City of Concord, the maximum building height for the OBP: Office Business Park district is 50 feet [Section 18.50.030]. This height limit applies to all structures within the OBP: Office Business Park district, subject to specific exceptions for architectural features, such as chimneys or rooftop equipment, that may exceed this limit by authorized amounts [Section 18.150.070].
Maximum Height Limits for OBP: Office Business Park
The following table summarizes the maximum permitted height for buildings within the OBP: Office Business Park district, as established in the development standards for business park and industrial districts.
| District | Maximum Building Height (feet) |
|---|---|
| OBP: Office Business Park | 50 feet |
Exceptions to Height Limits
While 50 feet is the standard maximum building height in the OBP: Office Business Park district, the Concord Development Code permits certain architectural elements to exceed this limit, provided they meet specific criteria [Section 18.150.070]:
- Chimneys: May exceed the maximum building height by three feet.
- Cupolas, gables, domes, and similar features: If these features cover less than 10 percent of the roof area, they may exceed the maximum building height by 10 feet with the approval of a minor exception.
- Rooftop open space features: Open trellises or sunshade devices covering less than 10 percent of the roof area may exceed the height limit by 12 feet with the approval of a minor exception.
- Skylights or vents: May exceed the height limit by three feet.
- Catwalks, fire escapes, and open railings: May exceed the height limit by eight feet.
- Rooftop solar panels: May exceed the height limit by eight feet.
- Flagpoles: May exceed the height limit by 10 feet.
Additionally, height limits may be further modified if established by a specific planning permit or a specific plan [Section 18.150.070].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.030 (Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.070 (Height limits and exceptions)