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File #: Ord. 2026-12    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 3/18/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/31/2026 Final action:
Title: 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.
Attachments: 1. Paid Parking Ord Amendments - Resident definition, 2. SMCISD and Zip Code Map, 3. Paid Parking Memo 03.18.pdf, 4. 01.06.2026 Workshop Minutes
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AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
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

Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A

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 Pe...

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