Land Use and Permit Requirements for the OS (Open Space) District in Concord
Jurisdiction: Concord•Code Version: February 10, 2026
In the Concord Open Space (OS) zoning district, most uses are either permitted by right with a zoning clearance or are prohibited entirely. A conditional use permit is not typically required for uses in the OS district; however, the land use table indicates that certain uses are not allowed, while others are allowed by right or through an administrative permit.
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements in the OS District
Uses allowed within the Open Space (OS) district are determined by the standards set forth in the Concord Development Code. Table 18.60.020 outlines the permit requirements for specific land use classifications within the Open Space (OS) district.
Permit Requirements for OS District
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl | Not Allowed |
| Community Gardens | Zoning Clearance |
| Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard | Zoning Clearance |
| Livestock, Grazing | Zoning Clearance |
| Mining and Quarrying | Not Allowed |
| Public/Quasi-Public and Recreational Uses | Not Allowed |
| Cannabis Uses | Not Allowed |
| Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum | Use Permit (UP) |
| Farmers’ Market | Not Allowed |
| Government Office | Not Allowed |
| Library | Not Allowed |
| Medical Uses | Not Allowed |
| Recreational Facilities (Bingo Hall, Commercial Recreation, Sports) | Not Allowed |
| Park and Recreation Facility | Zoning Clearance |
| Residential Recreation Facility | Not Allowed |
| Recycling Facilities | Not Allowed |
| Religious Facility | Not Allowed |
| Schools | Not Allowed |
| Wireless Communications Facility | Administrative Permit (AP), Minor Use Permit (MP), or Section 6409 |
Land Use Permitting Notes for the OS District
- Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum: This use requires a Use Permit (UP) in the Open Space (OS) district [Section 18.60.020].
- Park and Recreation Facility: These facilities are permitted with a Zoning Clearance in the Open Space (OS) district [Section 18.60.020].
- Wireless Communication Facilities: These facilities require an Administrative Permit (AP), a Minor Use Permit (MP), or a Section 6409 application in the Open Space (OS) district, subject to the regulations found in Chapters 18.205 and 18.207 [Section 18.60.020].
- General Permitting: Any use not specifically listed in the land use tables for the Open Space (OS) district is not allowed within the district, unless the planning division determines the use is similar and compatible with a listed use [Section 18.25.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.25.030 (Allowable land uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.60.020 (Community land districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)