Zoning Regulations for the OBP: Office Business Park District in the City of Concord
The OBP: Office Business Park district is established to accommodate campus-like office complexes and business parks at a maximum intensity of 0.8 floor area ratio (FAR). The OBP: Office Business Park district allows for ancillary restaurant, retail, and service activities that serve employees, as well as certain commercial recreation uses, while specifically prohibiting uses that require outdoor facilities, storage, or activities.
Purpose and Character of the OBP District
The OBP: Office Business Park district is intended for campus-like office complexes and business parks. The OBP: Office Business Park district permits ancillary restaurant, retail, and service activities that provide support to employees within the district. Commercial recreation and similar uses that require large warehouse-style buildings may be allowed with appropriate approval [Section 18.50.010].
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
The following table outlines the land use permissions for the OBP: Office Business Park district. Note that "ZC" indicates a permitted use subject to Zoning Clearance, "AP" denotes an Administrative Permit, "MP" indicates a Minor Use Permit, "UP" denotes a Use Permit, and "–" indicates the use is not allowed [Section 18.50.020].
| Land Use Classification | Permit Requirement (OBP) |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and Open Space | |
| Community Garden | AP |
| Crop Production, Orchard, Vineyard | ZC |
| Office, Commercial, and Retail | |
| Adult Day Care Center | UP |
| Boarding, Kennel | AP |
| Dog Day Care, Training | AP |
| Grooming | AP |
| Hospital, Veterinary Clinic | AP |
| Brokers, Office Only | ZC |
| Brokers, Office with Vehicle Display | AP |
| Dealership, New | UP |
| Dealership, Motorcycle | UP |
| Food Vendor Group Site | AP |
| Micro-Brewery/Distillery | MP |
| Restaurant, Full Service | AP |
| Restaurant, Limited Service | ZC |
| Restaurant, with Live Entertainment | AP |
| Tasting Room | AP |
| Fitness Facility, Health Club | AP |
| Convenience Store, with Alcohol Sales | – |
| Nursery, Preschool, Childcare | UP |
| Offices (Administrative/Professional) | ZC |
| Personal Services (General/Improvement) | AP |
| Business Park and Industrial | |
| Laboratory, Research, and Development | AP |
| Artisan/Custom Product | ZC |
| Within a Building | ZC |
| Warehouse Show Room (with Assembly) | ZC |
| Media Production Facility | ZC |
| Self-Storage Facility, Mini-Storage | UP |
| Warehouse (No Outdoor Storage) | ZC |
| Wholesaling, Distribution | ZC |
| Public/Quasi-Public | |
| Ambulance Service | AP |
| Indoor Personal Cannabis Cultivation | ZC |
| Government Office | ZC |
| Library | ZC |
| Meeting Facility (Public/Private) | AP |
| Parking Facility | AP |
| Public Maintenance/Service Facility | ZC |
| Small/Large Collection Facility | AP |
| Religious Facility | – |
| Trade Schools, Vocational Training | AP |
| Wireless Communications Facility | AP, MP, or 6409 |
Development Standards
Development in the OBP: Office Business Park district must adhere to the following standards [Section 18.50.030]:
| Standard | OBP District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (max) | 0.80 |
| Lot Area (min, sq. ft.) | 40,000 |
| Lot Width (min, feet) | 100 |
| Lot Depth (min, feet) | 100 |
| Building Height (max, feet) | 50 |
| Setback - Front (min, feet) | 20 |
| Setback - Interior Side (min, feet) | 10 |
Operational Limitations
The OBP: Office Business Park district prohibits uses that require outdoor facilities, storage, or activities. Outdoor storage is generally not permitted in this district; any required storage must be located within an enclosed building [Section 18.50.010].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.50.010: Purpose
- Section 18.50.020: Table 18.50.020 – Business park and industrial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements
- Section 18.50.030: Table 18.50.030 – Business park and industrial districts – Development standards