Permitted Uses and Development Standards for the Industrial Business Park (IBP) District in Concord
The Industrial Business Park (IBP) district in Concord is designed to accommodate a mix of light industrial uses, warehouse and flex spaces, research and development, and offices with limited customer access at a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.8. The IBP district requires a planning permit for many uses and allows outdoor storage under specific screening conditions.
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for the IBP District
The IBP district requires specific planning permits to establish various land uses, as outlined in the Concord Development Code tables. The following table summarizes permit requirements for key categories within the Industrial Business Park (IBP) district:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required in IBP |
|---|---|
| Residential Uses | |
| Single-Family, Detached | – (Not Allowed) |
| Multifamily | – (Not Allowed) |
| Public/Quasi-Public and Recreational Uses | |
| Airport | – (Not Allowed) |
| Ambulance Service | – (Not Allowed) |
| Cultural Institution | – (Not Allowed) |
| Emergency, Homeless Shelter | – (Not Allowed) |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | UP (Use Permit) |
| Park and Recreation Facility | ZC (Zoning Clearance) |
| Office, Commercial, and Retail Services | |
| Adult Day Care Center | – (Not Allowed) |
| Adult-Oriented Business | – (Not Allowed) |
| Animal Services (Boarding, Kennel) | – (Not Allowed) |
| Automobile Sales/Rental/Leasing | – (Not Allowed) |
| Eating and Drinking Establishments | – (Not Allowed) |
| Business Park and Industrial Uses | |
| Contractor Office, No Outdoor Storage | ZC (Zoning Clearance) |
| Contractor Yard, with Outdoor Storage | ZC (Zoning Clearance) |
| Fleet-Based Service | ZC (Zoning Clearance) |
| Freight and Truck Terminal | – (Not Allowed) |
| Manufacturing/Processing (with outdoor storage/activities) | ZC (Zoning Clearance) |
| Warehouse, with Outdoor Storage | AP (Administrative Permit) |
| Wholesaling, Distribution | ZC (Zoning Clearance) |
Key: ZC = Zoning Clearance; AP = Administrative Permit; UP = Use Permit; – = Not Allowed.
Development Standards for the IBP District
Development within the Industrial Business Park (IBP) district must adhere to the following standards, unless specific exceptions apply:
| Standard | Requirement for IBP |
|---|---|
| Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (maximum) | 0.80 |
| Lot Area (minimum) | 20,000 square feet |
| Lot Width (minimum) | 100 feet |
| Lot Depth (minimum) | 100 feet |
| Building Height (maximum) | 35 feet |
| Front Setback (minimum) | 20 feet |
| Interior Side Setback (minimum) | 10 feet |
Outdoor Storage Regulations
The IBP district permits outdoor storage in side and rear yards when the area is enclosed by a solid eight-foot-high masonry wall with landscape screening. Outdoor storage is not permitted in front yards or street-facing yards [Section 18.150.120].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.20.020 (Use classifications)
- Section 18.50.010 (Purpose - Business Park and Industrial Districts)
- Section 18.50.020 (Table 18.50.020 – Business park and industrial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.50.030 (Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.120 (Outdoor storage)