Zoning Regulations and Permit Requirements for the S (Study) District in Concord
The S (Study) District in the City of Concord serves as an interim zoning district for the Concord reuse project site, excluding the Diablo Creek Golf Course. No permits or approvals for new land uses may be issued within the S (Study) District until the city adopts a specific plan or an equivalent regulatory document that conforms to the City of Concord’s General Plan.
Land Use and Permit Status in the S (Study) District
The Concord Development Code classifies the S (Study) District as a "Study District," with its General Plan designation identified as "Reuse Area" [Section 18.15.020].
Because the S (Study) District is intended to act as an interim zoning placeholder while a planning and environmental review process determines future land uses, it is explicitly prohibited from issuing new land use permits or approvals at this time. According to the Concord Development Code, no permits or approvals otherwise required under Division II of the Concord Development Code to establish new land uses shall be issued for any property within the S (Study) District prior to the formal adoption of a specific plan or equivalent regulatory document that conforms to the City of Concord General Plan [Section 18.65.030].
Summary of Regulatory Constraints
Because the district is in a "study" phase, there are no specific conditional use permits (CUPs) or other land use entitlements currently available for new development in the S (Study) District. The regulations for this district are summarized below:
| Regulation Category | Standard for S (Study) District |
|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Interim zoning for the Concord reuse project (CRP) site |
| Applicability | All lands in the Concord reuse project area plan (excluding Diablo Creek Golf Course) |
| Permit Issuance | No new permits or approvals issued until a specific plan is adopted |
| Requirement for Future Development | Adoption of a specific plan or equivalent document conforming to the General Plan |
Sections Cited
- [Section 18.15.020] Zoning map and districts
- [Section 18.65.010] Purpose (Study District)
- [Section 18.65.020] Applicability (Study District)
- [Section 18.65.030] Study district – No issuance of permits or approvals