West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) Development Standards
Jurisdiction: Concord•Code Version: February 10, 2026
The West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district is governed by a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 4.0. While the WMX district allows a variety of commercial and institutional uses, residential uses are prohibited within this specific zoning district.
West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) Development Standards
The development standards for the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district are established in the Downtown Districts category.
| Standard | WMX Requirement |
|---|---|
| Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum | 4.0 |
| Minimum Lot Area | 25,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Interior Lot) | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Width (Corner Lot) | 110 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 140 feet |
Use and Zoning Regulations
The West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district is specifically intended to serve as a mixed-use area west of the downtown core, stretching along Concord Avenue and the Walnut Creek Channel. This district is appropriate for a mix of schools, commercial, office, retail, multi-tenant office/warehouses, and institutional development [Section 18.45.010].
- Residential Prohibition: The West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district does not allow residential uses [Section 18.45.010].
- Permitted Uses: Uses allowed within the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district include new automobile dealers, shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, office buildings, multi-tenant commercial spaces (including contractor showrooms and storage uses when located entirely within a building), and public/quasi-public uses [Section 18.45.010].
General Provisions
- Lot Coverage: Development in the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district is not subject to lot coverage standards [Section 18.45.030, Table 18.45.030].
- Setbacks: Required minimum setbacks for the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district are as follows:
- Front: 10 feet
- Interior Side: 10 feet
- Corner Side: 10 feet
- Rear: 0 feet
- [Section 18.45.030, Table 18.45.030]
Sections Cited
- Section 18.45.010 (Purpose)
- Section 18.45.030 (Table 18.45.030 – Downtown districts – Development standards)