Open Space and Landscaping Requirements for the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame District
The Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame district, established under the Concord Municipal Code, serves as an interim zoning designation for a 275-foot-wide area along the southeastern edge of the Concord Reuse Project. This district mandates specific setbacks for structures, active uses, and passive uses, while also requiring robust lighting, landscaping, and maintenance standards to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods.
CRP-GF Development Standards
The Concord Municipal Code establishes specific development standards for the CRP-GF district to provide a transition and buffering between active/passive uses and adjacent residential properties [Section 18.60.030].
Setbacks and Height Limits
The following table outlines the required minimum setbacks and maximum structure heights for the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame district:
| Standard | CRP-GF Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Setback (Structures) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Setback (Active Use) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Setback (Low-intensity active use) | 25 feet |
| Minimum Setback (Passive use) | 0 feet |
| Maximum Structure Height | 25 feet |
Note: Minimum setbacks are measured from the edge of the CRP-GF district for uses adjacent to single-family residential areas [Section 18.60.030].
Landscaping and Lighting Requirements
Landscaping Standards
The Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame district requires landscaping to be proactively designed to create safe open space environments. This includes the implementation of the following:
- Design Features: Landscaping must incorporate unobstructed sight lines along pedestrian and bicycle routes and be maintained in a way that does not obscure nighttime lighting [Section 18.60.030].
- Regulatory Compliance: Landscaping should follow the general standards for landscaping, irrigation, and stormwater requirements, as well as water-efficient landscaping standards mandated by the City of Concord [Section 18.60.030].
Lighting Standards
Lighting within the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame district must be designed to prioritize safety while minimizing light trespass:
- Design: Light fixture design, placement, height, and orientation must direct and focus light to avoid objectionable direct glare on surrounding properties and public rights-of-way [Section 18.60.030].
- Pathways: Lighting must be provided at entrances to and along pedestrian and bicycle paths. The fixture type, height, and spacing should be specified to direct light onto pathways in a uniform pattern to enhance nighttime safety [Section 18.60.030].
Performance and Maintenance
All development within the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) Green Frame district must adhere to general development standards for solid waste and recycling storage, and all adopted mitigation measures must be included in development approvals [Section 18.60.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.60.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.60.030 (Community land districts – Development standards)