CRP-GF: Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame Zoning District Overview
The CRP-GF District is a community land zoning district applied to a 275-foot-wide area along the southeastern edge of the Concord Reuse Project, situated between Willow Pass and Bailey Roads adjacent to the Dana Estates and Bishop Estates neighborhoods. This district functions similarly to the Open Space (OS) district, permitting recreational facilities such as trails, playgrounds, and community gardens while strictly regulating setbacks, lighting, and landscaping to protect residential compatibility.
Purpose and Applicability
The Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame (CRP-GF) District is designed to provide a transition area for the Concord reuse project site. The district is intended to accommodate low-intensity recreational uses, including playing fields, walking and cycling trails, picnic areas, community gardens, dog parks, and playgrounds, while ensuring storm water retention and detention [Section 18.60.010].
Permitted Uses and Permit Requirements
Land uses within the CRP-GF District are governed by Table 18.60.020. The following uses are permitted:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl | Not Allowed |
| Community Gardens | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Livestock, Grazing | Zoning Clearance (ZC) |
| Indoor Personal Cannabis Cultivation | Not Allowed |
| Farmers’ Market | Use Permit (UP) |
| Government Office | Not Allowed |
| Library | Not Allowed |
| Park and Recreation Facility | Administrative Permit (AP) |
| Sports and Recreation Facility | Not Allowed |
| Religious Facility | Not Allowed |
| Schools (Elementary, Middle, Secondary) | Not Allowed |
| Theater, Auditorium | Not Allowed |
Development Standards
The CRP-GF District is subject to specific development standards regarding setbacks and height to ensure compatibility with adjacent single-family residential uses.
| Standard | CRP-GF Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Setback (Structures) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Setback (Active use) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Setback (Low-intensity active use) | 25 feet |
| Minimum Setback (Passive use) | 0 feet |
| Maximum Structure Height | 25 feet |
Key Restrictions and Requirements
- Active vs. Passive Use: "Active use" is defined as creating public gathering spaces (e.g., picnic areas, playgrounds, unlighted informal sport courts). "Low-intensity active use" refers to nonmotorized recreational activities like walking, running, or cycling trails. "Passive use" involves landscaped, wooded, or natural areas not maintained for active or low-intensity active uses [Section 18.60.030].
- Lighting Standards: Lighting must be provided in accordance with Section 18.150.110. Fixture design, placement, and orientation must direct light to pathways and avoid glare on surrounding properties or rights-of-way [Section 18.60.030].
- Landscaping: Landscaping should be designed to create safe open space environments, incorporating unobstructed sight lines for pedestrian and bicycle routes and ensuring that nighttime lighting is not obscured [Section 18.60.030].
- Mitigation: All applicable mitigation measures must be included in development approvals for the CRP-GF District [Section 18.60.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.60.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.60.020 (Community land districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.60.030 (Community land districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.110 (Outdoor lighting)