Office Parking Requirements in Concord
In the city of Concord, off-street parking for office uses is generally calculated based on a ratio of the gross floor area of the office space. Specific parking standards vary depending on the type of office use, such as administrative, medical, or professional offices, and are governed by the requirements in Chapter 18.160 of the Concord Development Code.
Parking Ratios for Office Uses
The following table summarizes the minimum off-street parking requirements for office-related uses in Concord, as specified in Table 18.160.040.
| Office Use Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Administrative/Processing Offices | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Medical and Dental Offices | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Professional Offices | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Automobile Broker – Office Only | As required by DMV permit |
| Automobile Broker Office with Vehicle Display | As required by DMV permit |
Calculation and General Provisions
The number of required parking spaces for office uses is calculated based on the gross floor area, which includes shared halls, lobby areas, restrooms, elevators, and stairs [Section 18.160.040(B)]. If the calculation results in a fractional number, one additional space is required for any fraction of one-half or more [Section 18.160.040(B)].
Adjustments to Parking Requirements
The City of Concord provides several mechanisms for adjusting these parking requirements for office developments:
- Transit Station Overlay: For nonresidential uses located within one-half mile of a BART station, required parking spaces may be reduced by 25 percent [Section 18.160.050(A)].
- Shared Parking: Adjacent nonresidential uses with distinct, different peak hours of demand may apply for a minor use permit to reduce the total number of required spaces [Section 18.160.050(C)].
- Off-Site Parking: Required parking for office uses may be located in a common or shared facility up to 300 feet from the site, subject to planning division approval and a recorded parking agreement [Section 18.160.050(D)].
- Other Adjustments: For office uses demonstrating special circumstances (such as proximity to transit or transportation demand management programs), the net number of required parking spaces may be reduced by up to 25 percent subject to a use permit [Section 18.160.050(H)].
Parking Design and Maintenance
All parking facilities for office uses must comply with the design and maintenance standards outlined in Chapter 18.160 of the Concord Development Code. This includes requirements for stall and aisle dimensions, circulation, lighting, and landscaping. Specifically, parking areas for office uses with 10 or more spaces must be separated from the front and side exterior walls of buildings by walkways [Section 18.160.090(E)].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.160.040 (Parking requirements)
- Section 18.160.050 (Adjustments to parking requirements)
- Section 18.160.090 (Parking design standards)