Setback Requirements in the Office Business Park (OBP) District
In the OBP Office Business Park District of Concord, the minimum front setback is 20 feet and the minimum interior side setback is 10 feet. These standards are applied to ensure appropriate transitions and site layout for campus-like office complexes and business parks within the city of Concord.
Setback Requirements for the OBP District
Development within the OBP Office Business Park District of Concord must comply with specific minimum setback requirements to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses and to provide necessary buffers.
| Standard | Minimum Setback (Feet) |
|---|---|
| Front | 20 feet |
| Interior Side | 10 feet |
Note: The setback measurement is taken from the property line or back of sidewalk (whichever is less) to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.50.030].
Additional Transitional Requirements
In addition to the standard setbacks, the OBP Office Business Park District of Concord is subject to transitional requirements when abutting a residential district [Section 18.50.030].
- Interior Side and Rear Setbacks: When the OBP Office Business Park District abuts a residential district, the interior side and rear setbacks must be equal to those required in the abutting residential district [Section 18.150.180].
- Building Height Influence: For nonresidential buildings exceeding 30 feet in height that abut a residential district, the minimum setback is 20 feet, plus one additional foot of setback for every foot of building height over 30 feet, up to a maximum setback of 40 feet [Section 18.150.180].
General Measurement Rules
All setbacks in the OBP Office Business Park District of Concord 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].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.030: Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards.
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements.