AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold a public hearing and consider text amendments to the San Marcos Development Code to, among other things, address changes made in the 2023 Legislative Session, improve development processes related to development agreements, certificates of appropriateness, demolition by neglect, and parks and open space dedication, add clarity, correct discrepancies within the Code, and incorporate City Council direction for Code amendments including improved Historic District & Landmark Designation Criteria, increasing the Occupancy Restriction limit from two to three unrelated persons, creating a new business park zoning district, and making Waste Related Services a conditional use in all instances.
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Meeting date: August 22, 2023
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council provided initial authorization for these amendments at their regular meeting on August 1, 2023.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Public Safety, Core Services & Fiscal Excellence
Economic Vitality
Quality of Life & Sense of Place
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
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☐ Core Services
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
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Background Information:
During this annual review and update of the San Marcos Development Code staff is presenting amendments which fall under the categories:
• Compliance with State Laws
• Process Improvements
• Clarification
• Correction
• City Council Direction
These amendments are summarized in the attached presentation and a redline of the Development Code is attached.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Development Code amendments as presented.