Service Commercial (SC) District Development Standards in Concord
In the Service Commercial (SC) district of the City of Concord, the minimum lot area required is 10,000 square feet, with a minimum lot width of 100 feet and a minimum lot depth of 100 feet. These standards are intended to accommodate commercial uses that typically require outdoor storage, higher volumes of truck traffic, and increased noise and visual impacts, consistent with the Service Commercial (SC) land use designation.
Development Standards for the Service Commercial (SC) District
The City of Concord has established specific development standards for the Service Commercial (SC) district to manage site planning and project design. These standards regulate lot configuration and structure height to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses.
| Standard | SC District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 10,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet |
Note: Smaller lots may be approved with a use permit [Section 18.40.030].
Setback Requirements
Setbacks for nonresidential buildings in the Service Commercial (SC) district are established to provide adequate space between the structure and property lines.
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front | 15 feet |
| Corner Side | 10 feet |
| Interior Side, Rear | None required unless adjacent to an R district or residential use |
Note: Reduced setbacks may be allowed subject to use permit approval [Section 18.40.030].
Additional Standards and Regulations
- Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The maximum Floor Area Ratio for the Service Commercial (SC) district is 0.8 [Section 18.40.030].
- Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage in the Service Commercial (SC) district is permitted in side and rear yards when enclosed by a solid eight-foot-tall masonry wall with landscape screening. Outdoor storage is not permitted in front yards or street-facing yards [Section 18.150.120].
- Transitional Requirements: When buildings are adjacent to a residential district, specific transitional setback and screening requirements may apply as detailed in the general development standards [Section 18.150.180].
- Parking and Loading: Uses within the Service Commercial (SC) district must comply with the off-street parking and loading area requirements established in the general development standards [Section 18.160.040, Section 18.160.150].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.40.030 (Table 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.120 (Outdoor storage)
- Section 18.150.180 (Transitional requirements)
- Section 18.160.040 (Parking requirements)
- Section 18.160.150 (Off-street loading area requirements)