AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2026 - XX, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 82, Article 4, Division 4 of the San Marcos City Code regarding parking citations by mail to define residents who are exempt from parking fees within city parking lots; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 31, 2026
Department: Parks and Recreation
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council provided direction to expand the eligibility for the City Park Paid Parking Permit to all residents with a 78666 zip code and within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District boundary on January 6, 2026.
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Background Information:
During the January 6, 2026, Workshop the City Council received a staff presentation and held discussion regarding the Paid Parking Pilot Program in the City Park Parking lot.
After extensive discussion, the Council provided direction to:
● Expand City Park Parking Permit eligibility to include residents within the 78666 zip code;
● Further expand City Park Parking Permit eligibility to include all residents within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) boundary;
● Consult with Council before exploring any privatization of the program
Currently Chapter 82, Article 4 of the Code of Ordinance defines a resident as someone who resides within the corporate city limits of the City of San Marcos. This Ordinance amendment will define a resident as anyone with a 78666 zip code or residing within the SMCISD boundary and will only apply to designated City of San Marcos paid parking lots. Presently the only paid parking lot operated by the city is located at City Park.
A map illustrating the 78666 zip code and SMCISD Boundary is attached as well as a comprehensive memo of the City Park Paid Parking Pilot Program.
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