Land Use Permitting in the WRC (Wetlands and Resource Conservation) District
The WRC (Wetlands and Resource Conservation) District is established to ensure the protection of wildlife, hydrological, and biological resources within tidal areas. Permitted uses and required permits for properties in the WRC District are outlined in the "Community Land Districts" section of the Concord Development Code, with most uses requiring specific planning or use permit approvals.
Overview of WRC District Uses
The WRC District is applied to bay marshes and wetlands within the city to ensure the protection of biological resources. Land use types allowed within the WRC District are specified in the Concord Development Code, and establishment of these uses is subject to the permit requirements defined by the Planning Division [Section 18.60.010].
Permit Requirements for WRC District
The Concord Development Code utilizes specific abbreviations to define permit requirements for land uses within the WRC District:
- ZC: Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance Required
- AP: Administrative Permit Required
- MP: Minor Use Permit Required
- UP: Use Permit Required
- —: Use Not Allowed
Based on the land use tables for Community Land Districts, the following table summarizes the permit requirements for uses within the WRC District:
Table: Permit Requirements for WRC District
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required in WRC District |
|---|---|
| Open Space and Agricultural Uses | |
| Companion Animal, Horses, Fowl | — |
| Community Gardens | AP |
| Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard | ZC |
| Livestock, Grazing | — |
| Mining and Quarrying | — |
| Public/Quasi-Public and Recreational Uses | |
| Airport | — |
| Ambulance Services | — |
| Cannabis Uses | — |
| Indoor Personal Cannabis Cultivation | ZC |
| Industrial Hemp Cultivation | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Microbusiness | — |
| Non-Storefront Retail | — |
| Storefront Retail | — |
| Testing Laboratory | — |
| Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum | — |
| Conference, Convention Facility | — |
| Cultural Institution | — |
| Emergency and Homeless Shelter | — |
| Low Barrier Navigation Center | — |
| Farmers' Market | — |
| Funeral Parlor, Mortuary | — |
| Government Office | — |
| Heliport | — |
| Library | — |
| Medical/Nursing/Urgent Care | — |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | — |
| Military | — |
| Parking Facility | — |
| Public Maintenance and Service Facility | — |
| Recreational Facilities | — |
| Recycling Facilities | — |
| Schools | — |
| Theater, Auditorium | — |
| Utility Facility, Transmission Towers | — |
| Wireless Communications Facility | AP, MP or 6409 |
Note: Where no specific permit is listed for a category, use the specific land use classification.
General Provisions
Any land use or structure in the WRC District must be established in accordance with the general requirements for development and land use. All proposed development in the WRC District must be consistent with the Concord General Plan [Section 18.25.020, Section 18.25.040]. If there is uncertainty regarding the district boundary on the official zoning map, the location shall be determined by the Planning Division [Section 18.15.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.15.030 (Zoning boundaries)
- Section 18.25.020 (General requirements for development and land use)
- Section 18.25.040 (Planned district (PD) zoning district)
- Section 18.60.010 (Purpose)