Setback Requirements for Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) Districts in Concord
The Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district in the City of Concord is primarily governed by the specific standards of the applicable zoning district, as set forth in the Development Code. When PQP districts do not have unique setback specifications, they are subject to the setback requirements of the nearest abutting district, as determined by the planning division or zoning administrator.
Setback Requirements for PQP Districts
The Concord Development Code classifies the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district under the Public/Quasi-Public Districts category [Section 18.15.020].
Unlike residential or commercial districts, which provide specific setback distances in tables within their respective chapters, the PQP district standards are defined by the permit requirements and adjacent zoning designations [Section 18.55.030].
Determination of Setbacks
If a PQP project requires a planning permit, the development standards, including setbacks, must comply with the following:
- Abutting Districts: If the permit for a project in the PQP district does not regulate a specific development standard, such as a setback, and that standard is regulated by an abutting zoning district, the regulations of the abutting district shall apply to each adjacent portion of the property [Section 18.55.030].
- Permit Conditions: The review authority may impose conditions of approval that establish setback standards that are more restrictive than the base requirements if the authority deems them reasonable and necessary to ensure the project complies with findings for approval [Section 18.435.060].
Procedures for Determining Development Standards
For any development or subdivision within the Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) district, the following procedures govern the establishment of setbacks:
- Permit Review: All development within the PQP district must be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with requirements specified by the permit required for that use [Section 18.55.030].
- Authority: The Planning Division or Zoning Administrator serves as the review authority for PQP developments, ensuring that the design and siting of structures are compatible with adjacent uses and properties [Section 18.400.020].
- Conflict Resolution: Where a conflict exists between the PQP district regulations and the requirements of an abutting district, the planning division will determine the appropriate setback based on the most restrictive provision, or through the permit approval process [Section 18.55.030].
Sections Cited
- [Section 18.15.020]
- [Section 18.400.020]
- [Section 18.435.060]
- [Section 18.55.030]