Downtown Zoning District Setback Requirements in Concord

In the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) and Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) zoning districts, the required minimum front setback is 0 feet in the DP district and 10 feet in the DMX district. Both districts share the same minimum setback requirements for side and rear yards, although the DP district allows for specific zero-foot setbacks under certain conditions.

Minimum Setback Requirements for Downtown Districts

The following table details the minimum setback requirements for the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) and Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) districts as specified in the Concord Development Code.

Setback Type	Downtown Pedestrian (DP)	Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX)
Front	0 feet	10 feet
Interior Side	0 feet [Section 18.45.030]	0 feet
Corner Side	0 feet [Section 18.45.030]	10 feet
Rear	0 feet [Section 18.45.030]	0 feet
Front/Street Side Yard Max	10 feet	N/A

Important Notes on Downtown Setbacks

• Measurement: Setbacks are measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.45.030].
• Paving Requirements: Any setback area must be paved for public use if it is needed for a wider public sidewalk, and two of the five feet within that area may be landscaped [Section 18.45.030].
• Residential Reductions: In the DMX zone, a 50 percent reduction in the required front setback is permitted, resulting in a minimum front setback of five feet instead of 10 feet [Section 18.185.060].
• Specialized Projects: For qualifying affordable and mixed-income housing developments, a 20 percent reduction in setback standards is generally eligible, except where otherwise noted [Section 18.185.060].
• Adjustments: Reduced setbacks may be allowed subject to the approval of a use permit [Section 18.45.030].

Sections Cited

• Section 18.45.030 (Table 18.45.030 – Downtown districts – Development standards)
• Section 18.185.060 (Affordable housing incentive program)