AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and annual update regarding the San Marcos Land Development Code, commonly known as Code SMTX, and provide direction to Staff on which items should be reviewed and brought back with a recommendation.
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Meeting date: June 5, 2019
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
N/A
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N/A
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.
? Not Applicable
Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Choose an item.
Background Information:
In April 2018 the City of San Marcos adopted the San Marcos Development Code, which was developed through the multi-year CODE SMTX process.
The purpose of the annual code review is to:
* Update content based on interpretations and practices of the department;
* Eliminate vague and unclear language; and
* Ensure the code is relevant and current with the Comprehensive Plan and the needs and desires of the Community.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Staff to focus the update on the typos and technical clarifications, and review the impact of the proposed code updates submitted by the Engineering Department and the various City Boards and Commissions. This will allow Staff to provide thorough analysis and make a recom...
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