Development Standards for the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District
The Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district in the City of Concord does not specify a single, uniform minimum lot size or dimension requirement. Instead, development in the PQP district is subject to standards established by the applicable review authority, with a maximum allowable floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.5.
District Purpose and Applicability
The Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district is designated for areas within the City of Concord that host schools, hospitals and related medical services, utilities, government offices and facilities (such as the John Muir Medical Center and Buchanan Field Airport), corporation yards, and public facilities like sewage treatment plants and fire stations [Section 18.55.010].
Land Use and Development Standards
The PQP district is intended to accommodate a wide variety of public and institutional uses. Because of the diverse nature of these facilities, development standards are applied flexibly:
- Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The maximum allowable floor area for the PQP district is 1.5 [Section 18.55.010].
- Permit Requirements: Uses in the PQP district must comply with the requirements listed in the city’s development code [Section 18.55.020].
- Development Review: Subdivisions, new uses, and alterations to existing structures in the PQP district must be designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements specified by the permit required in the zoning code [Section 18.55.030]. If a specific permit does not regulate a particular development feature, the regulations of an abutting district shall apply to the adjacent portion of the property [Section 18.55.030].
Summary of Development Regulations
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum FAR | 1.5 [Section 18.55.010] |
| Lot Size/Dimensions | To be determined by the review authority [Section 18.55.030] |
Design and Maintenance
All development within the PQP district must adhere to the general development standards found in the Concord Development Code, including requirements for landscaping, parking, and resource management. Any permit approval for development in the PQP district requires the property owner to enter into a city-approved agreement to ensure that improvements, such as building exteriors, landscaping, irrigation, parking, and lighting, are maintained continuously [Section 18.520.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.55.010: Purpose (Public/Quasi-Public District)
- Section 18.55.020: Table 18.55.020 – Public/quasi-public district – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.55.030: Public/quasi-public district – Development standards
- Section 18.520.030: Property maintenance requirements