Development Standards and Permitted Uses in the CRP-GF District
The Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame (CRP-GF) district is a community land district designed to provide recreational and open space amenities, including parks, trails, and playgrounds, for the surrounding neighborhoods. Uses within the Concord CRP-GF district are permitted based on specific zoning criteria, with development standards that restrict height to a maximum of 25 feet and establish graduated setback requirements based on the intensity of the proposed use.
Permitted Uses and Permit Requirements in the CRP-GF District
Land uses within the Concord CRP-GF district are governed by the land use tables in Chapter 18.60 of the Concord Development Code. For many uses, a permit is required as indicated in the table below. If a use is marked with a dash (–), it is not allowed in the CRP-GF district.
| Land Use Classifications | Permit Required in CRP-GF |
|---|---|
| Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl | – |
| Community Gardens | ZC |
| Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard | ZC |
| Livestock, Grazing | ZC |
| Mining and Quarrying | – |
| Airport | – |
| Ambulance Services | – |
| Cannabis Uses (All) | – |
| Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum | – |
| Conference, Convention Facility | – |
| Cultural Institution | – |
| Emergency and Homeless Shelter | – |
| Low Barrier Navigation Center | – |
| Farmers’ Market | UP |
| Funeral Parlor, Mortuary | – |
| Government Office | – |
| Heliport | – |
| Library | – |
| Medical Uses (All) | – |
| Bingo Hall | – |
| Commercial Recreation, Indoor | – |
| Golf Course, Country Club | – |
| Park and Recreation Facility | AP |
| Residential Recreation Facility | – |
| Sports and Entertainment, Assembly | – |
| Sports and Recreation Facility | – |
| Recycling Facilities (All) | – |
| Religious Facility | – |
| Schools (All) | – |
| Social Services Facility | – |
| Theater, Auditorium | – |
| Utility Facility, Transmission Towers | – |
| Wireless Communications Facility | AP, MP or 6409 |
Notes: ZC = Zoning Clearance; AP = Administrative Permit; MP = Minor Use Permit; UP = Use Permit; 6409 = Section 6409 Application.
Development Standards for the CRP-GF District
Development within the Concord CRP-GF district is subject to specific height and setback limitations to ensure compatibility with adjacent 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 |
Note: Setbacks are measured from all edges of the CRP-GF district and are applied to the distance from the use to a single-family residential use [Section 18.60.030].
Performance and Lighting Standards
The Concord CRP-GF district is subject to specific operational standards:
- Lighting: Lighting must be provided in accordance with the general outdoor lighting standards [Section 18.150.110]. Fixture design, placement, height, and orientation must direct light onto pathways in a uniform pattern to enhance nighttime safety while avoiding glare on surrounding properties and public rights-of-way.
- Maintenance: Property owners are responsible for maintaining and improving the land in compliance with the general development standards and must provide ongoing landscape maintenance.
Sections Cited
- Section 18.60.010: Purpose (Community Land Districts)
- 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
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements