Setback Requirements in the IBP: Industrial Business Park District
The IBP: Industrial Business Park district in the City of Concord requires a minimum front setback of 20 feet and a minimum interior side setback of 10 feet for all development. These requirements apply to all new uses and structures to ensure appropriate transitions and site development standards are maintained.
Setback Standards for the IBP District
Development within the IBP: Industrial Business Park district must adhere to specific minimum setback requirements to maintain consistency and compatibility with surrounding uses. These setbacks are established to provide adequate space between structures, property lines, and street rights-of-way.
Minimum Setback Requirements
The City of Concord specifies the following minimum setback standards for the IBP: Industrial Business Park district [Section 18.50.030].
| Standard | Minimum Setback (in feet) |
|---|---|
| Front | 20 |
| Interior Side | 10 |
Note: For properties abutting a residential district, additional transitional requirements may apply as established in [Section 18.150.180].
Additional Standards and Considerations
- Measurement: Setbacks in the IBP: Industrial Business Park district are measured from the property line or the back of the sidewalk, whichever is less, to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.50.030].
- Transitional Requirements: When an IBP: Industrial Business Park property abuts a residential district, the project must comply with the transitional requirements outlined in [Section 18.150.180]. These requirements include additional setbacks, screening, and landscaping to mitigate impacts on the adjacent residential properties.
- Exceptions: While the IBP: Industrial Business Park district has established minimum setbacks, the review authority may require additional setbacks or allow for modifications based on specific site conditions or project characteristics, provided the development remains consistent with the purposes of the IBP district and the City of Concord development code [Section 18.50.010, Section 18.50.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.010: Purpose (Business Park and Industrial Districts)
- Section 18.50.030: Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements