Parking Requirements for Mixed-Use Districts in Concord
In the City of Concord, parking requirements for mixed-use projects are primarily governed by Chapter 18.160, with specific adjustments provided for projects within the Transit Station Overlay District and the Downtown (DP and DMX) districts. Developers of mixed-use projects must provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use unless the project qualifies for shared parking adjustments or in-lieu fee provisions in the downtown area.
General Parking Standards for Mixed-Use Projects
For most mixed-use developments, the total required parking is the sum of the requirements for each individual use within the project [Section 18.160.030]. However, if a project site was developed comprehensively as a shopping center, the parking ratio is based on the center as a whole, regardless of the individual uses listed [Section 18.160.030].
Adjustments and Reductions
The City of Concord provides several pathways for reducing the standard number of required parking spaces for mixed-use and nonresidential projects:
- Transit Station Overlay District: Nonresidential uses located within one-half mile of a BART station may reduce the required number of parking spaces by 25 percent [Section 18.160.050].
- Shared On-Site Parking: Projects with two or more adjacent nonresidential uses that have distinct peak hours of parking demand may apply for a minor use permit to reduce the total required spaces based on quantitative parking demand data [Section 18.160.050].
- Off-Site Parking: Required parking may be located in a common or shared facility up to 300 feet from the site of the use, subject to planning division approval and a recorded parking agreement [Section 18.160.050].
- Other Adjustments: For uses that can demonstrate a reduced parking demand due to the nature of the use, proximity to transit, or implementation of a transportation demand management program, the net required parking may be reduced by up to 25 percent subject to a use permit [Section 18.160.050].
Downtown Parking (DP and DMX Districts)
For mixed-use projects in the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) and Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) districts, the City of Concord offers specific options to meet parking requirements:
| Parking Option | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Off-Street Parking | Spaces must be provided on-site or within 700 feet walking distance of a principal entrance (1,000 feet for employee spaces). |
| In-Lieu Fees | With a use permit, developers may satisfy parking requirements by paying a fee in lieu of providing spaces on-site, provided the project furthers specific downtown revitalization and infrastructure goals [Section 18.160.060]. |
Qualifying Affordable and Mixed-Income Housing
Qualifying affordable and mixed-income housing developments may utilize modified parking standards that are generally lower than standard requirements, particularly for projects located within 0.5 miles of a BART station [Section 18.185.060].
| Bedroom Count | Base Parking Standard | Modified Standard (Qualifying Projects) | Modified Standard (Qualifying Projects within 0.5 mile of BART) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | 0.67 | 0.5 |
| 1 Bedroom | 1.5 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 2 Bedroom | 2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 3+ Bedroom | 2.5 + 0.5 per addtl. bedroom | 1.75 + 0.25 per addtl. bedroom | 1.25 + 0.25 per addtl. bedroom |
Sections Cited
- Section 18.160.030 (General Parking Requirements)
- Section 18.160.050 (Adjustments to parking requirements)
- Section 18.160.060 (Parking requirements for the DP and DMX districts)
- Section 18.185.060 (Affordable housing incentive program)