Development Standards for the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame District
The Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame (CRP-GF) district is a specialized zoning designation applied to a 275-foot-wide area along the southeastern edge of the Concord reuse project. Development within the CRP-GF district is limited to a maximum structure height of 25 feet, and minimum setback requirements vary based on the specific type of use, ranging from 0 feet for passive uses to 100 feet for structures and active uses when adjacent to single-family residential properties [Section 18.60.010, Section 18.60.030].
District Purpose and Applicability
The Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame (CRP-GF) district is applied to the 275-foot-wide portion of the southeastern edge of the Concord reuse project, located between Willow Pass and Bailey Roads, adjacent to the Dana Estates and Bishop Estates neighborhoods [Section 18.60.010]. The district is intended to function similarly to the Open Space (OS) district while accommodating specific recreational and educational uses, such as walking and cycling trails, picnic areas, community gardens, dog parks, and storm water retention facilities [Section 18.60.010].
Development Standards for CRP-GF
Development within the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame (CRP-GF) district must adhere to the following standards regarding structure height and setbacks from adjacent single-family residential properties.
| Standard | CRP-GF Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Structure Height | 25 feet |
| 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 |
Note: Minimum setbacks are measured from all edges of the CRP-GF district and are applicable when adjacent to single-family residential use [Section 18.60.030].
Additional Standards and Requirements
In addition to the height and setback requirements, the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame (CRP-GF) district is subject to the following regulatory requirements:
- Lighting Standards: Lighting must be provided in accordance with City of Concord standards to direct and focus light, minimize glare on surrounding properties, and enhance nighttime safety along pedestrian and bicycle paths [Section 18.60.030].
- Landscaping Standards: Landscaping should be designed to create safe environments, incorporating unobstructed sight lines along paths and maintenance practices that do not obscure lighting [Section 18.60.030].
- Maintenance: Adopted 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 18.60.030 (Community land districts – Development standards)