Setback Requirements in the Service Commercial (SC) District
The Service Commercial (SC) district in the City of Concord requires setbacks to be established in compliance with requirements specified by a planning permit. In the absence of a specific permit or if a development feature is not regulated by a permit, the regulations of any abutting zoning district shall apply to each adjacent portion of the property.
Setback Standards for the Service Commercial (SC) District
The Service Commercial (SC) district is designed for commercial uses, including automobile services, light industry, contractors’ yards, and building materials storage [Section 18.40.010]. Because the SC district is intended to accommodate a wide variety of commercial and light industrial uses with different operational needs, setback requirements are determined on a project-specific basis through the planning permit process [Section 18.40.030].
When determining setbacks for the Service Commercial (SC) district, the following rules apply:
| Requirement Type | Standard for Service Commercial (SC) District |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | Established by the applicable planning permit |
| Side Setback | Established by the applicable planning permit |
| Rear Setback | Established by the applicable planning permit |
| Adjacent District Conflict | If a permit is not required or does not regulate a specific feature, the regulations of the abutting district apply |
Determination of Setbacks
The City of Concord Planning Division manages the application of these standards to ensure compatibility between the Service Commercial (SC) district and surrounding land uses [Section 18.40.010]. If a development project does not require a planning permit, or if a project's planning permit does not specifically address a setback, the Service Commercial (SC) district development must adhere to the setback requirements of the adjacent, abutting zoning district [Section 18.40.030].
Furthermore, all developments within the Service Commercial (SC) district must comply with the general development standards found in Division IV of the Concord Development Code [Section 18.25.020]. These general standards may impose additional setback or transition requirements, especially when the Service Commercial (SC) district property abuts a residential zoning district [Section 18.150.180].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.25.020: General requirements for development and land use
- Section 18.40.010: Purpose (Office and Commercial Districts)
- Section 18.40.030: Table 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements