Land Use Permit Requirements for the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) District
In the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district of the City of Concord, certain land uses require a Use Permit (UP) as mandated by the development code. These requirements are established to ensure that specific commercial, institutional, and recreational activities are compatible with the district's designation and the surrounding area.
Use Permit Requirements in the WMX District
The following table lists land uses that require a Use Permit (UP) within the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district. Projects requiring a Use Permit are subject to review and approval by the planning commission [Section 18.25.030].
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Hotel, Motel | UP |
| Sports and Entertainment, Assembly | UP |
| Sports and Recreation Facility | UP |
| Large Collection Facility (Recycling) | UP |
| Processing Facility (Recycling) | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary Schools | UP |
| Theater, Auditorium | UP |
| Fleet-Based Service (Contractors) | UP |
| Emergency and Homeless Shelter | UP (See Section 18.200.070) |
Note: This list represents primary uses requiring a Use Permit. Per Section 18.25.030, where two or more uses are proposed on a single parcel, the overall project is subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use.
General Provisions for Use Permits
Review and Findings
The planning commission is the review authority for Use Permits in the City of Concord [Section 18.435.030]. To approve a Use Permit in the WMX district, the planning commission must make specific findings, including that the proposed use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan, and that the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the activity are compatible with existing and future land uses in the vicinity [Section 18.435.060].
Conditions of Approval
When approving a Use Permit, the planning commission may impose conditions related to the placement, height, nature, and extent of the use, as well as requirements for buffers, screening, landscaping, and performance guarantees [Section 18.435.060].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.200.070: Emergency shelters and homeless shelters
- Section 18.435.030: Review authority
- Section 18.435.060: Findings and decision