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Chapter 18.410 — ZONING CLEARANCE

Concord Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Concord

Sections:

18.410.010 Purpose.

18.410.020 Applicability.

18.410.030 Review and decision.

18.410.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the procedure used by the city to verify that a new or expanded proposed structure or use complies with the permitted list of activities allowed in the applicable zoning district and the development standards applicable to the use. [Ord. 24-7 § 7 (Exh. M); Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-887].

18.410.020 Applicability.

A. Where Division II of this title (Zoning Districts – Uses and Standards) or other provisions of the development code specify a zoning clearance determination as a prerequisite to establishing a new land use, the zoning clearance review may be conducted prior or subsequent to the filing of any building, grading, or other construction permit, business license, or other authorization required for the proposed use.

B. The zoning clearance shall be determined before any structure may be altered, constructed, erected, moved, or repaired, or before any vacant land may be used or changed in use.

C. The zoning clearance shall be determined before a building permit or any other required city approval may be issued or granted.

D. Issuance of a business license does not require a zoning clearance or other permit from the planning division. However, obtaining a zoning clearance determination from the planning division will establish that the proposed activity complies with the use regulations of the development code and will provide a certainty to potential business owners/operators. The zoning clearance determination will specify that: (1) the use is in conformance with the provisions of this title; (2) the use is allowed; or (3) other permits, such as a use permit or design and site review, are not required. [Ord. 24-7 § 7 (Exh. M); Ord. 13-5; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-888].

18.410.030 Review and decision.

A. A zoning clearance will only be determined when the planning division has received all information required to find that the request complies with all development code provisions applicable to the proposed use or structure.

B. When the planning division determines that a new or expanded proposed structure is in conformance with applicable standards, the zoning clearance determination may be documented by a stamp, city staff signature, or other official notation on approved plans, or other certification. If there is no business license or other permit required, no additional documentation is required for a zoning clearance determination.

C. A zoning clearance determination may be requested in writing in accordance with Chapter 18.10 CDC (Title, Purpose, Applicability, and Interpretation) and appealable in accordance with Chapter 18.510 (Appeals and Calls for Review). [Ord. 24-7 § 7 (Exh. M); Ord. 13-5; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-889].

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The Concord Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-1, passed February 10, 2026.

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▸ Contents — Concord Zoning Code
Concord Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 18.10 — TITLE, PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, AND INTERPRETAT…
  2. Chapter 18.100 — AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT (A)
  3. Chapter 18.105 — TRANSIT STATION OVERLAY DISTRICT (TS)
  4. Chapter 18.110 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OVERLAY DISTRICT
  5. Chapter 18.115 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
  6. Chapter 18.15 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  7. Chapter 18.150 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  8. Chapter 18.152 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
  9. Chapter 18.155
  10. Chapter 18.160 — PARKING, LOADING, AND ACCESS
  11. Chapter 18.165 — LANDSCAPING
  12. Chapter 18.170
  13. Chapter 18.175 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
  14. Chapter 18.180 — SIGNS
  15. Chapter 18.185 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
  16. Chapter 18.20 — GENERAL TERMS
  17. Chapter 18.200 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
  18. Chapter 18.205 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES FOR NEW AND…
  19. Chapter 18.207
  20. Chapter 18.210 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  21. Chapter 18.25 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVALS
  22. Chapter 18.30
  23. Chapter 18.300 — HILLSIDE PROTECTION
  24. Chapter 18.305
  25. Chapter 18.310 — TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
  26. Chapter 18.35
  27. Chapter 18.40 — OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (CO, CMX, NC, …
  28. Chapter 18.400
  29. Chapter 18.402
  30. Chapter 18.405
  31. ▸ Chapter 18.410 — ZONING CLEARANCE
    Overview
    1. 18.415 Design and Site Review
  32. Chapter 18.415 — DESIGN AND SITE REVIEW
  33. Chapter 18.420 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
  34. Chapter 18.425 — MINOR EXCEPTIONS
  35. Chapter 18.430 — VARIANCES
  36. Chapter 18.435 — MINOR USE PERMITS AND USE PERMITS
  37. Chapter 18.440 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT
  38. Chapter 18.445 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT
  39. Chapter 18.45 — DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS (DP, DMX, AND WMX)
  40. Chapter 18.455
  41. Chapter 18.460 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  42. Chapter 18.50
  43. Chapter 18.500 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
  44. Chapter 18.505
  45. Chapter 18.510 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
  46. Chapter 18.515 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
  47. Chapter 18.520 — PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  48. Chapter 18.525 — COVENANTS OF EASEMENTS
  49. Chapter 18.530 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
  50. Chapter 18.535 — NONCONFORMING PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS/PROPERTY …
  51. Chapter 18.540 — ENFORCEMENT
  52. Chapter 18.55 — PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC DISTRICT (PQP)
  53. Chapter 18.60 — COMMUNITY LAND DISTRICTS (OS, PR, RLC, WRC, AN…
  54. Chapter 18.65 — STUDY DISTRICT (S)

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