Maximum Building Height in the DMX: Downtown Mixed-Use District

In the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District, the maximum building height for residential and mixed-use projects is 200 feet. For projects seeking to exceed this height, an increase may be permitted subject to approval of a use permit.

DMX Building Height Standards

The Concord Development Code establishes specific height limits for the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District to regulate density and building scale in the downtown area [Section 18.45.030].

Use Type	Maximum Building Height (feet)
Residential and Mixed-Use	200 feet

As noted in Table 18.45.030, the 200-foot maximum height for the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District is the primary height standard. If a project in the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District requires an increased height, such an increase may be allowed if approved through a use permit [Section 18.45.030].

Development Considerations for the DMX District

• Mixed-Use Density: The Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District is intended to facilitate a cohesive mix of high-density residential, commercial, and office uses [Section 18.45.010].
• Floor Area Ratio: The Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District allows for a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) ranging from a minimum of 1.0 up to a maximum of 6.0 [Section 18.15.020, Table 18.15.020].
• Vertical Mixed-Use: Well-designed vertical mixed-use projects are encouraged within the Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) District, typically featuring retail at the ground level and office or multifamily residential uses on the upper floors [Section 18.45.010].

Sections Cited

• Section 18.15.020: Zoning map and districts
• Section 18.45.010: Purpose (Downtown Districts)
• Section 18.45.030: Table 18.45.030 – Downtown districts – Development standards