AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation and hold discussion on proposed amendments to the San Marcos Land Development Code and Design Manual.
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Meeting date: October 14, 2025
Department: Planning & Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: On August 19, 2025, City Council provided initial authorization to update the Land Development Code (LDC). This update will help implement the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan (approved on October 15, 2024), improve development processes, align with state law, and address new types of development.
City Council Strategic Initiative:
Quality of Life & Sense of Place
Economic Vitality
Environmental Protection
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:
Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan
Background Information:
The City of San Marcos is updating its Land Development Code (LDC) and Design Manual-the set of rules that guides how the city grows and develops. On August 19, 2025, City Council provided initial authorization to update the LDC. This update will help implement the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan (approved on October 15, 2024), improve development processes, align with state law, and address new types of development.
The Land Development Code establishes the rules and regulations which guide development within the City limits and its Extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). These regulations cover various aspects, including:
* Land uses permitted in different zoning districts;
* The subdivision of property including the lay...
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