Maximum Building Height in the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District
The maximum building height for the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District is not specified as a single numerical limit in the Concord Development Code. Instead, the building height and other development standards for the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District are established on a case-by-case basis through the required planning permit process.
PQP District Standards and Permit Requirements
The Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District is designated for schools, hospitals, medical services, utilities, government offices, and public facilities like fire stations [Section 18.55.010]. Because of the diverse nature of these uses, the Concord Development Code does not prescribe a rigid height limit for the PQP district in its development standards table.
Instead, the PQP district relies on the review of planning permits to determine appropriate standards. The following table summarizes the key development standards provided for the PQP district:
| Standard | Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Building Intensity (FAR) | Up to 1.5 FAR [Section 18.55.010] |
| Development Standards | Established by the permit required in Section 18.55.020 [Section 18.55.030] |
Determination of Development Standards
Because the Concord Development Code does not establish a specific building height for the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District, development standards are determined during the planning permit process.
Per the Concord Development Code, subdivisions, new uses, and structures in the PQP district must be designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements specified by the permit required under Section 18.55.020 [Section 18.55.030]. If a specific permit does not regulate a particular development feature (such as height), the regulations of any abutting zoning district shall apply to the adjacent portion of the property [Section 18.55.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.55.010: Purpose
- Section 18.55.020: Table 18.55.020 – Public/quasi-public district – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.55.030: Public/quasi-public district – Development standards