Minimum Lot Size and Dimensions for the Parks and Recreation (PR) District in Concord
The Parks and Recreation (PR) district is a community land use zone intended for neighborhood, community, and regional parks. While the Concord Development Code establishes specific standards for residential and commercial districts, the PR district does not prescribe minimum lot sizes, widths, or depths for development, as such requirements are generally determined by the city on a case-by-case basis through the use permit process.
Zoning and Land Use for the Parks and Recreation District
The Parks and Recreation (PR) district is a classification within the Community Land Districts [Section 18.15.020]. The district is applied to neighborhood, community, and regional parks and may include uses such as playing fields, golf courses, trails, or other recreational facilities [Section 18.60.010].
Because the PR district is designated for public-oriented land uses, the Concord Development Code does not define fixed minimum lot area, lot width, or lot depth requirements for this specific district. Instead, development in the PR district is subject to discretionary review through the planning permit process to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and site-specific environmental conditions [Section 18.25.030].
Development Standards and Review Procedures
Development within the Parks and Recreation (PR) district must be consistent with the land use designation of the Concord general plan [Section 18.60.010]. Proponents of development on lands zoned as PR must comply with the general development standards and resource management requirements set forth in the Concord Development Code [Section 18.25.020].
If a proposal for development within the PR district requires a discretionary permit, the review authority will evaluate the proposal based on site-specific factors rather than rigid lot dimension tables. These factors include:
- Consistency with the general plan [Section 18.60.010].
- Compatibility with neighboring uses and the surrounding neighborhood [Section 18.25.030].
- Compliance with environmental review procedures [Section 18.515.010].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.15.020: Zoning map and districts
- Section 18.25.020: General requirements for development and land use
- Section 18.25.030: Allowable land uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.60.010: Purpose
- Section 18.515.010: Environmental review