Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program Launches

Concord has officially launched its pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program to help people save time and money through the design, planning, and permitting process of building an ADU. ADUs are residential units located on an existing single- or multi-family home lot and provide complete independent living facilities.

Thanks to a grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Concord was able to create six building code-compliant, construction-level drawings, which are now available to the public at no cost. Of the six designs, they include different studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedrooms layouts that range from approximately 200 to 900 square feet. The designs also have multiple architectural styles commonly found in Concord.

Using the pre-approved plans saves residents the costs of hiring a design professional to prepare drawings and reduces the plan check fees associated with the issuance of a building permit. It also significantly reduces the time it takes to obtain a building permit, as complete applications with pre-approved plans can be approved within as few as five days.

To learn more about the ADU program and view floor plans/elevations, site plan templates, and full drawing sets, please visit www.cityofconcord.org/ADUs.

City Recruiting for Boards and Commissions

Interested in participating in local government and serving your community? Join one of Concord’s boards and commissions! 

At its April 11 meeting, the City Council announced recruitment for openings on several boards and commissions, including:

• Commission on Aging – five (5) individuals willing to serve four-year terms ending June 30, 2027. 
• Community Services Commission – three (3) individuals willing to serve four-year terms ending June 30, 2027. 
• Concord-Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee – two (2) individuals to serve four-year terms ending June 30, 2027. 
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission – two (2) adult members willing to serve four-year terms; one (a) adult member to serve the remainder of a four-year term ending in June 2025; and two (2) youth members willing to serve one-year terms.

Additional information and applications are available on our website under Boards and Commissions. Applications are due to the City Clerk by Friday, May 12, at 5 p.m. 

Recreation Department Hosts April 22 Summer Job Fair

Concord's Recreation Services Department will be hosting a Summer Job Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Concord Community Pool, 3501 Cowell Rd.

If you're interested in spending your summer working with kids, getting paid to play, and expanding your professional skills, stop by and speak with our team.

Concord is currently hiring for seasonal and year-round positions such as camp counselors, swim instructors, and lifeguards.

Find an Earth Day Celebration in Concord

Celebrate Earth Day in Concord! Join the community in preserving the planet at one of the Earth Day events happening this weekend.

• The Rotary Club of Clayton Valley will be planting support plants at the Newhall Park Butterfly Garden on Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m. (RSVP at claytonrotary@gmail.com) 

• Rotary Club of Concord Diablo is holding their beautification project at Markham Nature Park on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don’t forget to bring gloves, clippers, and a trowel! 

• Friends of Lime Ridge are celebrating by planting, mulching, weeding, and going on a nature walk. Join them on Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Concord Community Building, 3701 Treat Blvd. (Register to participate at rgraydon79@gmail.com) 

• Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) is hosting its 8th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1300 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg. The event will have a tour of their recycling facility, bounce houses, race carts, and other fun activities. It is free to the public, but a parent or guardian must accompany minors under 18 years old.  

Veteran Job Fair & Resource Expo Happening April 20

The Veterans Accession House is hosting a veterans job fair and resource expo at the Concord Veterans Memorial Building, located at 2290 Willow Pass Rd., on Thursday, April 20.

It will open at 10 a.m. for veterans, and at 11 a.m. to the general public. The event will run through 2 p.m. 

More than 30 employers and community and government organizations, including the City of Concord, BART, Caltrans, and Amazon, will be recruiting at the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet recruiters and learn about veterans’ benefits, housing, counseling, and more!  

Please RSVP using the QR codes and links provided. Free parking will be available at 2255 Salvio Street, and the event is walking distance from Downtown Concord BART. 

Download the flyer.

Water Use Monitoring Tool Available Through Water District

The Contra Costa Water District offers a FREE online portal to customers to help track and manage water use with user-friendly graphics that show your water consumption.

To register, you will need your account number. You can find it on your water bill or by calling 925-688-8000.

Benefits of My Water Report

• Set up high use alerts to be notified when your water use is higher than normal
• Track your water use history and how it changes over time
• See how your water use compares to similar households
• Receive recommendations that help you save water and money

Sign up for My Water Report.

The City of Concord's upcoming public meetings include:

• Wednesday, April 19: Commission on Aging
• Wednesday, April 19: Concord/Pleasant Hill Healthcare District Grant Committee
• Wednesday, April 19: Special Meeting of the Infrastructure and Franchise Committee
• Wednesday, April 19: Planning Commission - CANCELLED
• Monday, April 24: Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group
• Tuesday, April 25: City Council
• Wednesday, April 26: Zoning Administrator
• Thursday, April 27: Design Review Board

See the full calendar.

To receive email or text notifications when the meeting agendas are posted, please subscribe to alerts using the "Notify Me" tool on the City's website.

City Council and Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Concord TV (Astound/Wave 29 and 1026, Comcast 28, U-verse 99) and streamed through the City's website as well as rebroadcast at later times.