Industrial Business Park (IBP) Development Standards in Concord
In the Industrial Business Park (IBP) district of Concord, development is limited to a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.80. The minimum lot area required for development in the IBP district is 20,000 square feet, and the maximum building height permitted is 35 feet.
Development Standards for the Industrial Business Park (IBP) District
The Industrial Business Park (IBP) district is designated to accommodate light industrial uses, research and development, warehouse and flex spaces, and office uses with limited customer access [Section 18.50.010]. All new development and alterations within the IBP district must comply with the established development standards set forth in the Concord Development Code.
Dimensional and Intensity Standards
The following table outlines the core dimensional and intensity standards for the IBP district:
| Standard | IBP District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.80 |
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Interior Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Corner Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
[Section 18.50.030, Table 18.50.030]
Setback Requirements
Development within the IBP district must maintain specific minimum setbacks as required by the Concord Development Code. The minimum required front setback is 20 feet, and the minimum interior side setback is 10 feet [Section 18.50.030, Table 18.50.030].
Supplemental Regulations
In addition to the dimensional standards, the following requirements apply to development in the IBP district:
- Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage may be permitted in the IBP district when incidental to a principally permitted use, provided it is located in side or rear yards, enclosed by a solid eight-foot masonry wall with landscape screening, and is not located in front yards or street-facing yards [Section 18.150.120].
- Transitional Requirements: When development in the IBP district abuts a residential district, specific transitional setbacks and screening may be required to ensure compatibility [Section 18.150.180].
- Parking and Loading: All uses in the IBP district must comply with the parking requirements established in the broader Concord Development Code (Chapter 18.160), including requirements for bicycle and motorcycle parking, and must provide off-street loading spaces as required by the specific use [Section 18.50.020, Section 18.160.040, Section 18.160.150].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.010: Purpose
- Section 18.50.020: Table 18.50.020 – Business park and industrial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.50.030: Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.120: Outdoor storage
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements
- Section 18.160.040: Parking requirements
- Section 18.160.150: Off-street loading area requirements