Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District Land Use Permits in Concord
In the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district of Concord, land uses are classified as permitted, requiring a minor use permit, requiring a standard use permit, or as prohibited. Uses requiring a standard use permit are subject to review and approval by the planning commission, while minor use permits are subject to review and approval by the zoning administrator.
Land Use Permit Requirements in the PQP District
The Concord Development Code classifies uses within the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district and assigns specific permit requirements to each. A standard use permit (UP) is required for those uses that involve greater potential impacts on the site and surrounding properties, necessitating a closer review by the planning commission [Section 18.435.010].
Uses Requiring a Use Permit (UP) in the PQP District
The following land uses have been identified in the Concord Development Code as requiring a use permit (UP) within the PQP Public/Quasi-Public District:
| Land Use Classification | Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Airport | UP |
| Cemetery, Columbarium, Mausoleum | UP |
| Conference, Convention Facility | UP |
| Cultural Institution | UP |
| Emergency and Homeless Shelter | UP |
| Farmers’ Market | UP |
| Funeral Parlor, Mortuary | UP |
| Heliport | UP |
| Hospital, Medical Center | UP |
| Meeting Facility, Public/Private | UP |
| Nursing Facility/Extended Care | UP |
| Residential Recreation Facility | UP |
| Religious Facility | UP |
| Elementary, Middle, Secondary | UP |
| College, University | UP |
| Social Services Facility | UP |
| Theater, Auditorium | UP |
Note: While not exhaustive, this table captures the primary uses identified in the PQP district land use table that require a use permit. Other uses may require a minor use permit (MP), a zoning clearance (ZC), or be prohibited (-).
Application and Review Process
Applications for a use permit in the PQP district must be submitted, filed, and processed in accordance with the procedures established in the Concord Development Code [Section 18.435.040]. The planning commission is the review authority for use permit applications, and approval or disapproval of the application is conducted at a public hearing [Section 18.435.030].
When the planning commission reviews a use permit application, they must make specific findings to ensure the proposed use is consistent with the general plan, compatible with existing and future land uses, and will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare [Section 18.435.060]. The commission may also impose conditions of approval, such as those related to buffering, screening, landscaping, or maintenance, to ensure that the use complies with all applicable requirements [Section 18.435.060].
Sections Cited
- [Section 18.200.040]
- [Section 18.435.010]
- [Section 18.435.030]
- [Section 18.435.040]
- [Section 18.435.060]