Development Standards for the RC (Regional Commercial) District in Concord
The RC Regional Commercial District in Concord is designated for regional-scale commercial uses, including regional shopping centers, big-box retail, and new automobile dealerships. Within the RC Regional Commercial District, development is restricted to a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.5 and a maximum building height of 50 feet for nonresidential structures.
Land Use and Development Standards for the RC District
The RC Regional Commercial District is applied to areas with high freeway access, such as the Sunvalley Shopping Center and the Willows Shopping Center along I-680, and areas along Concord Avenue between Highway 242 and Interstate 680 [Section 18.40.010].
Development Regulations
The following table summarizes the key development standards applicable to the RC Regional Commercial District in the City of Concord:
| Standard | RC District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.5 |
| Minimum Lot Area | 80,000 square feet* |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 200 feet |
| Maximum Building Height (Nonresidential) | 50 feet |
| Minimum Front Setback | 15 feet |
| Minimum Corner Side Setback | 10 feet |
*Smaller lots may be approved with a use permit [Section 18.40.030].
Additional Provisions
- Reduced Setbacks: Reduced setbacks may be allowed in the RC Regional Commercial District subject to use permit approval [Section 18.40.030].
- Height Exceptions: Additional height may be allowed in the RC Regional Commercial District with a use permit [Section 18.40.030].
- Reduced Dimensions: Reduced lot width and depth dimensions for the RC Regional Commercial District may be allowed subject to use permit approval [Section 18.40.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.40.010: Purpose
- Section 18.40.030: Table 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards