Conditional Use Permit Requirements in the North Todos Santos District
In the North Todos Santos (NTS) District of the City of Concord, a Use Permit (UP) is required for several land uses, including specific residential types, public/quasi-public facilities, and certain commercial or recreational activities. These permits are subject to review and approval by the planning commission to ensure compatibility with the North Todos Santos neighborhood’s unique architectural and historical character.
Land Uses Requiring a Use Permit in the NTS District
Based on the allowed uses and permit requirements for the North Todos Santos District, the following classifications require a Use Permit (UP):
| Land Use Classification | Permit Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | UP |
| Single-Family, Detached – Small Lot Subdivision | UP |
| Group Housing | UP |
| Multifamily | UP |
| Mixed-Use Projects | MP, UP |
| Mobile Home Park | UP |
| Residential Facility for Seniors, Assisted Living | UP |
| Supportive Housing | ZC, UP |
| Transitional Housing, Multifamily | MP, UP |
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | UP |
| Golf Course, Country Club | UP |
| Residential Recreation Facility | UP |
| Sports and Entertainment, Assembly | UP |
| Sports and Recreation Facility | UP |
| Large Collection Facility | UP |
| Processing Facility | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
| Theater, Auditorium | UP |
Note: Some uses may require a combination of permits (e.g., MP and UP) or are subject to additional specific requirements found in other chapters of the Concord Development Code [Section 18.35.020].
Additional Regulatory Standards
- Development Agreements: For large multi-phase developments, particularly those involving commercial cannabis business development projects such as storefront or non-storefront retail, manufacturing, testing laboratories, distribution, or microbusinesses, a development agreement may be entered into with the City of Concord [Section 18.460.010].
- Review Criteria: The review authority must ensure that any project in the North Todos Santos District is not disruptive to the neighborhood regarding traffic, parking, and scale, and that exterior changes maintain the dominant residential character of the original buildings and the surrounding area [Section 18.35.080].
- General Requirements: Any use requiring a Use Permit in the North Todos Santos District must comply with the general development standards established in Division IV of the Concord Development Code [Section 18.35.020].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.35.020 – Table 18.35.020 – North Todos Santos district – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.35.080 – Findings
- Section 18.460.010 – Purpose and applicability