AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation, hold discussion, and receive direction from the City Council regarding potential Development Code and City Code amendments to address concerns with developers requesting Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits, also commonly known as package treatment plants, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in lieu of connecting to City of San Marcos utility infrastructure.
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Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: Public Services / Planning & Development Services
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Background Information:
Recently, a number of developers of property in the San Marcos extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) have stated that they are seeking TCEQ approval of package wastewater treatment plants in lieu of connecting to City services to avoid compliance with the requirements of the City's Development Code. During its September 1, 2020 Executive Session, Council received legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the City's requirements for connection or extension of utilities to pr...
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