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Wonder World Drive Land Use Plan City of San Marcos III. Planning Framework A. Horizons Master Plan San Marcos Horizons is the City of San Marcos' master plan, which was originally adopted in 1996. It is intended to guide the growth of the city over the next decade and beyond. It is a plan that is based on the community's vision for the future that has been developed through an extensive public planning process. It states the city's goals regarding future land uses and establishes coordination with related infrastructure plans. The master plan contains a series of goals as well as an action plan that outlines policy recommendations for the growth and development of the community. The San Marcos Horizons jurisdiction includes the City of San Marcos and its two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Most of the W onder World Drive planning area falls within this ETJ and this plan, once adopted, will become a component of the San Marcos Horizons master plan. San Marcos Tomorrow Vision Statement: . A dynamic community that grows more attractive and seeks to enhance its great natural beauty, rich architectural heritage, and small town charm for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors by carefully managing its growth and protecting its unique quality of life; . A community that recognizes its unique environmental setting and actively works to protect the Edwards Aquifer, the San Marcos Springs, the San Marcos River, and other natural resources; . A community that fosters cooperative efforts among public and private entities, organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals to identify and meet community needs; . A city that actively seeks economic growth that benefits the entire community while protecting its natural resources and quality of life; . A community that offers a wide range of transportation options and has a safe and efficient street system; . A city that provides services, facilities, and infrastructure in a timely, fiscally and socially responsible manner; . A city with a foundation of safe, stable neighborhoods which offer a sense of community and civic pride; . A city that celebrates its rich ethnic heritage and cultural diversity while building partnerships that strengthen the community; . A community with diverse educational resources that offer a broad range of high quality educational and training opportunities to achieve personal and professional goals; and . A city that has a vital and economically thriving downtown area which remains a historic, cultural, and diversified business center of the community. Applicable goals .fi'0111 the master plan have been incorporated into the Goals section of this document. Adopted: January 14, 2002 Page 7