Maximum Building Height in the Industrial Mixed-Use (IMX) District
In the Industrial Mixed-Use (IMX) zoning district of the City of Concord, the maximum building height is 50 feet. This height standard applies generally to development within the IMX district as specified in the development standards table for Business Park and Industrial Districts.
Building Height Standards for the IMX District
The building height limit for the Industrial Mixed-Use (IMX) district is established in Chapter 18.50 of the Concord Development Code. According to the development standards, the maximum building height for the IMX district is 50 feet [Section 18.50.030].
Business Park and Industrial Development Standards
The following table outlines the building height standard for the IMX district alongside other industrial zoning categories:
| Standard | OBP | IBP | IMX | HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Height (feet) maximum | 50 | 35 | 50 | 50 |
General Height Measurement and Exceptions
For all districts, including the Industrial Mixed-Use (IMX) district, building height is measured as the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below [Section 18.150.070].
While the maximum height in the IMX district is 50 feet, certain architectural features may be permitted to exceed this limit by specific amounts, subject to the approval of a minor exception. These include:
- Chimneys: May exceed the height limit by three feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Architectural Features (e.g., cupolas, gables, domes): If they occupy less than 10 percent of the roof area, they may exceed the limit by 10 feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Rooftop Open Space Features (e.g., trellises): If they occupy less than 10 percent of the roof area, they may exceed the limit by 12 feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Skylights or Vents: May exceed the height limit by three feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Catwalks, Fire Escapes, and Open Railings: May exceed the height limit by eight feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Rooftop Solar Panels: May exceed the height limit by eight feet [Section 18.150.070].
- Flagpoles: May exceed the height limit by 10 feet [Section 18.150.070].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.030: Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.070: Height limits and exceptions