Zoning Districts Permitting Self-Storage Facilities in Concord
Self-storage facilities, defined as "Self-storage facility, mini-storage," are categorized under the "Storage" use classification within the Concord Development Code. These facilities are permitted with a Use Permit (UP) in the Heavy Industrial (HI) district and are restricted or prohibited in most other zoning districts, as detailed in the applicable land use tables.
Zoning District Permissions for Self-Storage Facilities
The Concord Development Code classifies "Self-storage facility, mini-storage" as a distinct use within the Storage category. According to the permitted use tables, the zoning districts and the corresponding permit requirements for establishing a self-storage facility are as follows:
| Zoning District | Permit Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residential Districts (RR, RS, RL, RM, RH) | Not Allowed (–) |
| North Todos Santos District (NTS) | Not Allowed (–) |
| Office and Commercial Districts (CO, CMX, NC, RC, SC) | Not Allowed (–) |
| Downtown Districts (DP, DMX, WMX) | Not Allowed (–) |
| Business Park and Industrial Districts (OBP, IBP, IMX, HI) | Use Permit (UP) |
| Public/Quasi-Public District (PQP) | Not Allowed (–) |
| Community Land Districts (OS, PR, RLC, WRC, CRP-GF) | Not Allowed (–) |
| Study District (S) | Not Allowed (–) |
Development and Operational Standards
When permitted in the Business Park and Industrial Districts, self-storage facilities must comply with the general development standards and specific requirements for storage uses as established in the Concord Development Code.
- General Standards: Per the use classification definitions, a "Self-storage facility, mini-storage" is defined as a facility that provides individual storage spaces or compartmentalized stalls or lockers for individual use and is characterized by low parking demand [Section 18.20.030].
- Permit Requirement: As shown in the land use tables for the Business Park and Industrial Districts (Chapter 18.50), establishing a self-storage facility requires a Use Permit (UP) in all districts within that division [Sections 18.50.020].
- Parking Standards: Parking requirements for a "Self-storage facility, mini-storage" are established at 1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area [Section 18.160.040].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.20.030: Definitions
- Section 18.50.020: Table 18.50.020 – Business park and industrial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.160.040: Parking requirements