AGENDA CAPTION:
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LDC-18-02 (Amending the Neighborhood Presentation Meeting Process) Hold a public hearing and consider a Development Code amendment to add standards for Neighborhood Presentation Meetings required by Table 2.1 of the San Marcos Land Development Code. (W. Parrish)
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Meeting date: 9/25/2018
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
Currently, the San Marcos Development Code requires applicants for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments hold neighborhood presentation meetings for the purpose of beginning discussion about their proposal.
At their regular meeting on August 21, 2018 City Council provided direction to staff to amend the process and provide standards for the location and decorum of the meeting. At this time Staff is also presenting standards for the timing of the meeting.
The proposed amendments add standards for these meetings, including the following:
* The meetings must be held on or in close proximity to the area where the request is being made.
* Require decorum standards similar to those observed by City Boards, Commissions, and Council.
* The applicant must hold the meeting 20-28 days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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