Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) Setback Requirements in Concord
Jurisdiction: Concord•Code Version: February 10, 2026
In the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) district of Concord, the minimum required front setback is 10 feet, while interior side and rear setbacks are 0 feet. A 50 percent reduction to the front setback is permitted for qualifying affordable and mixed-income housing developments, reducing the requirement to five feet.
DMX District Setback Standards
Setbacks in the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) district are measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.150.140]. The following table outlines the minimum required setbacks for the DMX district:
| Setback Type | Minimum Required Setback (Feet) |
|---|---|
| Front | 10 |
| Interior Side | 0 |
| Corner Side | 10 |
| Rear | 0 |
Note: The front and street side yard required maximum is not applicable (–) in the DMX district [Section 18.45.030].
Exceptions and Special Provisions
The following provisions may apply to setback requirements within the DMX district:
- Affordable Housing Incentives: Qualifying affordable and mixed-income housing developments are eligible for a 20 percent reduction in standard setback requirements [Section 18.185.060]. Specifically, for the DMX zone, a 50 percent reduction in the required front setback is permitted, resulting in a five-foot minimum front setback instead of 10 feet [Section 18.185.060].
- Transitional Requirements: If a nonresidential, mixed-use, or multifamily residential building in the DMX district abuts a residential district, additional transitional setback requirements may apply as specified in Section 18.150.180.
- Irregular-Shaped Lots: The planning division determines setbacks for irregular-shaped lots on a case-by-case basis when not covered by standard examples [Section 18.150.140].
- Projections: Certain architectural features may project into required setbacks in accordance with the standards for allowed projections [Section 18.150.140].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.45.030 (Downtown districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.140 (Setbacks)
- Section 18.150.180 (Transitional requirements)
- Section 18.185.060 (Affordable housing incentive program)