Study District (S) Zoning District Overview
The Study District (S) in the City of Concord serves as an interim zoning designation for the Concord Reuse Project (CRP) site, excluding the Diablo Creek Golf Course. During this interim period, the Study District (S) prohibits the issuance of any new land use permits or approvals until a specific plan or equivalent regulatory document conforming to the City of Concord General Plan is adopted.
Purpose and Applicability
The Study District (S) provides an interim zoning framework for the Concord reuse project site while a planning and environmental review process determines future land uses and development standards [Section 18.65.010].
The Study District (S) applies to all lands located within the planning area of the Concord reuse project area plan, with the sole exception of the Diablo Creek Golf Course [Section 18.65.020].
Land Use and Permit Regulations
The Study District (S) is highly restrictive regarding new development. The following regulations apply to the issuance of permits:
- No Issuance of Permits: No permits or approvals otherwise required under Division II of the Concord Development Code for the establishment of new land uses shall be issued within the Study District (S) [Section 18.65.030].
- Requirement for Adoption: Before any new land use can be established in the Study District (S), a specific plan or equivalent regulatory document that conforms to the City of Concord General Plan must be officially adopted [Section 18.65.030].
Future Development Standards
Detailed development standards for the Study District (S) have not yet been established. These standards will be developed through a future specific plan or equivalent mechanism, which will be subject to approval by the Concord Planning Commission and the Concord City Council [Section 18.65.010].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.65.010: Purpose
- Section 18.65.020: Applicability
- Section 18.65.030: Study district – No issuance of permits or approvals