Industrial Business Park (IBP) Zoning District in Concord
The Industrial Business Park (IBP) district in Concord is designated for a mix of light industrial uses, warehouse and flex spaces, research and development, wholesale, and offices with limited customer access. Development in the IBP district is restricted to a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.8 and a maximum building height of 35 feet, with specific provisions for outdoor storage when screened from public view.
Purpose and Applicability
The Industrial Business Park (IBP) district in Concord is designed to accommodate a diverse range of light industrial, warehouse, and research-oriented activities. The IBP district is specifically found in North Concord on Forni Drive, Bates Avenue (west of Port Chicago Highway and north of Bates Avenue), Industrial Way, Folsom Lane, Nelson Avenue, the North Hillcrest area south of State Route 4 (on Arnold Industrial Place and Solano Way), Franquette Avenue, and the northern portion of the Detroit Avenue/Shary Circle Business Park [Section 18.50.010].
Development Standards
Development within the Concord Industrial Business Park (IBP) district must adhere to the following standards established to ensure the compatibility of industrial uses with the surrounding environment [Section 18.50.030].
| Standard | IBP Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.80 |
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Interior Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Corner Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet |
| Minimum Front Setback | 20 feet |
| Minimum Interior Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Corner Side Setback | 20 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 10 feet |
Note: Setback requirements are subject to transitional requirements if the property abuts a residential district [Section 18.50.030].
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage in the Concord IBP district is permitted only when incidental to a principally permitted use [Section 18.150.120]. Storage is permitted in side and rear yards when enclosed by a solid eight-foot masonry wall that includes landscape screening; storage is strictly prohibited in front yards or street-facing yards [Section 18.150.120].
Performance and Maintenance
All activities and land uses in the Concord IBP district must comply with general performance standards regarding noise, vibration, air pollution, and hazardous materials to ensure compatibility with adjoining areas [Section 18.150.130]. Furthermore, property owners in the IBP district are responsible for the ongoing maintenance of building exteriors, landscaping, irrigation, parking areas, and other site improvements, often requiring a city-approved property maintenance agreement [Section 18.520.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.50.030 (Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.120 (Outdoor storage)
- Section 18.150.130 (Performance standards)
- Section 18.520.030 (Property maintenance requirements)