AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2023-72, amending 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, providing a savings clause; and providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date, and consider approval of Ordinance 2023-72, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: September 19, 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.
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Public Safety, Core Services & Fiscal Excellence
Economic Vitality
Quality of Life & Sense of Place
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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:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered these amendments at their regular meeting on August 25, 2023 and unanimously recommended approval. The Commission’s major discussion topics, direction, and motions to modify the amendments are highlighted in the attached presentation.
The Parks and Recreation Board received a presentation on the Chapter 3, Article 10 amendments and held discussion. In summary the Board, agreed with the proposed changes, however wished to see the exception be increased from 4 units to at least 8.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Development Code amendments as presented.