AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
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
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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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]
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Choose an item.
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Core Services
? Not Applicable
Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Choose an item.
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
* Co...
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