Maximum Building Height in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District

In the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District of the City of Concord, the maximum building height for nonresidential uses is 40 feet. For residential and mixed-use development projects, the maximum building height is 40 feet, though additional height may be permitted subject to approval of a use permit.

Height Standards for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District

Building height limitations within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District are categorized by the proposed land use. Development projects must comply with the following height standards as established by the Concord Development Code:

Use Type	Maximum Building Height
Residential and Mixed-Use	40 feet
Nonresidential	40 feet

Provisions for Additional Height

While the standards above establish the maximum building height for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, additional height beyond these limits may be approved through the discretionary use permit process [Section 18.40.030].

Relationship to Other Standards

The height standards for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District are supplemented by the following general development requirements:

• Objective Design Standards: Qualifying residential and mixed-use projects may be subject to the Objective Design Standards in Chapter 18.152.
• Transitional Requirements: For buildings abutting a residential district, additional transitional height and setback requirements may apply as specified in Section 18.150.180.
• Exceptions: Height limits may be modified or adjusted through a minor exception [Section 18.425.020] or a variance [Section 18.430.010], provided the project meets the specific findings required for those processes.

Sections Cited

• Section 18.40.030 (Table 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards)
• Section 18.150.180 (Transitional requirements)
• Section 18.152 (Objective Design Standards)
• Section 18.425.020 (Applicability - Minor Exceptions)
• Section 18.430.010 (Purpose - Variances)