Development Standards for the HI (Heavy Industrial) District in Concord

The HI (Heavy Industrial) district in the City of Concord is designed to accommodate a mix of manufacturing, processing, assembly, and warehousing uses that may impact adjacent properties due to operational characteristics such as noise or vibration. Development in the HI district is subject to a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.60 and requires a minimum lot area of 40,000 square feet.

Minimum Lot Dimensions in the HI District

The development standards for the HI (Heavy Industrial) district regarding lot area, width, and depth are established in the City of Concord Development Code as follows:

Development Standard	Requirement in HI District
Minimum Lot Area	40,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width	100 feet
Minimum Lot Depth	100 feet

Additional Development Standards for the HI District

Beyond the minimum lot size and dimensions, the HI (Heavy Industrial) district must adhere to specific height and setback limitations as detailed below:

• Building Height: The maximum permitted building height in the HI district is 50 feet [Section 18.50.030].
• Setbacks: The minimum front setback for the HI district is 30 feet, and the minimum interior side setback is 10 feet [Section 18.50.030].
• Performance Standards: Uses within the HI district must comply with general performance standards related to smoke, dust, odor, air pollution, glare, and vibration to ensure they do not create a nuisance for adjacent properties [Section 18.150.130].

Sections Cited

• Section 18.50.010 (Purpose)
• Section 18.50.030 (Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards)
• Section 18.150.130 (Performance standards)