Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District Setback Requirements in Concord

In the City of Concord, the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district maintains specific front, corner side, and interior/rear setback standards. Most buildings in the Neighborhood Commercial district require a 5-foot front setback, a 10-foot corner side setback, and no required interior side or rear setbacks unless the property is adjacent to a residential district or a residential use.

Setback Standards for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District

The following table summarizes the minimum setback requirements for properties within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district as established by the Concord Development Code:

Setback Type	Minimum Requirement
Front	5 feet
Corner Side	10 feet
Interior Side/Rear	None (unless adjacent to a residential district/use)

Additional Setback Requirements

• Transitional Requirements: When a property in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district is adjacent to an R (Residential) district or a residential use, the interior side and rear setback requirements may change. For more information on these specific transitions, please refer to [Section 18.150.180].
• Measurement: Setbacks in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district are measured from the property line or the back of the sidewalk, whichever is less, to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.150.140].
• Reduced Setbacks: The review authority may allow for reduced setbacks in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district, subject to the approval of a use permit [Section 18.40.030].
• Projections: Certain architectural features, such as awnings, canopies, and bay windows, may project into these required setbacks, subject to the limitations specified in the development code [Section 18.150.140].

Sections Cited

• [Section 18.40.030] – Office and Commercial Districts – Development standards
• [Section 18.150.140] – Setbacks
• [Section 18.150.180] – Transitional requirements