West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) District Setback Requirements
The West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district requires a minimum front setback of 10 feet, while interior side and rear setbacks are not required unless the property is adjacent to an R district or a residential use. If a nonresidential, mixed-use, or multifamily residential building in the WMX district abuts a residential district, specific transitional setback requirements based on building height apply.
Minimum Setback Standards for the WMX District
The following table summarizes the minimum setback requirements for development within the West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) district as specified in the Concord Development Code:
| Setback Location | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front | 10 feet |
| Corner Side | 10 feet |
| Interior Side/Rear | None required (unless adjacent to an R district or residential use) |
Note: Reduced setbacks may be allowed in the WMX district subject to use permit approval [Section 18.40.030].
Transitional Setback Requirements
When a nonresidential, mixed-use, or multifamily residential building in the WMX district abuts a residential district, additional transitional standards are required to protect adjacent residential properties:
- Buildings 30 feet or less in height: The building must maintain interior side and rear setbacks equal to the side and rear setbacks required in the abutting residential district [Section 18.150.180].
- Buildings exceeding 30 feet in height: The building must maintain a minimum setback of 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 and Application
Setbacks in the WMX district are measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.150.140]. In the West Concord Mixed-Use district, the review authority may grant exceptions or modifications to these setback requirements through a use permit [Section 18.40.030]. Furthermore, for projects within the WMX district, the area between street improvements and the street setback line must be landscaped in compliance with Chapter 18.165 CDC [Section 18.40.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.40.030: Table 18.40.030 – Office and commercial districts – Development standards
- Section 18.150.140: Setbacks
- Section 18.150.180: Transitional requirements