Parking Requirements for Restaurants in Concord
Restaurants in the City of Concord are subject to specific off-street parking requirements based on the type of eating and drinking establishment and its square footage. Generally, full-service and limited-service restaurants are required to provide 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area [Section 18.160.040, Table 18.160.040].
General Parking Standards for Restaurants
The City of Concord requires that all eating and drinking establishments provide adequate off-street parking facilities based on the intensity of the use. The parking ratios for various restaurant types are detailed in the table below.
| Land Use Type | Parking Spaces Required |
|---|---|
| Restaurants and Bars (All) | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area |
| Catering Service | 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
| Outdoor Eating Areas | Subject to permit requirements and compliance with Chapter 18.160 |
Calculation of Required Spaces
When calculating the required number of parking spaces for a restaurant in the City of Concord, the following standards apply:
- Gross Floor Area: The floor area used to calculate parking requirements for a restaurant is the gross floor area, which includes all locations of shared halls, lobby areas, restrooms, elevators, or stairs [Section 18.160.040].
- Fractions: If the calculation of required parking spaces results in a fractional number, one additional parking space is required for any fraction of one-half or more. No additional space is required for a fraction of less than one-half [Section 18.160.040].
- Accessory Uses: If a restaurant has accessory uses (such as a meeting room within a hotel), parking must be provided for the primary use and each component [Section 18.160.040].
Adjustments and Exceptions
The City of Concord allows for certain adjustments to the standard parking requirements for restaurants under specific conditions:
- Transit Station Overlay: For nonresidential uses, including restaurants, located within one-half mile of a BART station, the number of required parking spaces may be reduced by 25 percent [Section 18.160.050].
- Shared Parking: Where two or more adjacent nonresidential uses have distinct and different peak hours of parking demand, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be allowed through a minor use permit [Section 18.160.050].
- Off-Site Parking: Required parking may be located in a common or shared parking facility up to 300 feet away from the site of the proposed restaurant, subject to approval by the planning division [Section 18.160.050].
- In-Lieu Fees (Downtown Districts): In the DP and DMX districts, the planning commission may allow the parking requirement to be satisfied by the payment of a fee in lieu of providing the required parking spaces, subject to a use permit [Section 18.160.060].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.160.040 (Parking requirements)
- Section 18.160.050 (Adjustments to parking requirements)
- Section 18.160.060 (Parking requirements for the DP and DMX districts)