Ord 2013-074/SmartCode Article 7 & 8 Sign Amendments

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ARTICLE 8. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS San Marcos, Texas SmartCode template is divided into six Transect Zones. These zones de- scribe the physical form and character of a place, according to the Density and intensity of its land use and Urbanism. Transect Zone (T- zone): One of several areas on a Zoning Map regulated by the SmartCode. Transect Zones are administratively similar to the land use zones in conventional codes, except that in addition to the usual build- ing use, Density, height, and Setback requirements, other elements of the intended habitat are integrated, including those of the private Lot and building and Public Frontage. See Table 1.1. Turning Radius: the curved edge of a Thoroughfare at an intersection, measured at the inside edge of the vehicular tracking. The smaller the Turning Radius, the smaller the pedestrian crossing distance and the more slowly the vehicle is forced to make the turn. See Table 3.2 and Table 6.1. Urban Boundary Line: the extent of potential urban growth as determined by the projected demographic needs of a region. The Urban Boundary Line may be adjusted from time to time. Urbanism: collective term for the condition of a compact, Mixed Use settle- ment, including the physical form of its development and its environmental, functional, economic, and socio - cultural aspects. Urbanized: generally, developed. Specific to the SmartCode, developed at T -3 (Sub- Urban) Density or higher. Variance: a ruling thatwould permit a practice that is not consistentwith either a specific provision or the I ntent of this Code (Section 1.3). See Section 1.5. And 1.10.2.4 of the LDC. Warrant: a ruling that would permit a practice that is not consistent with a specific provision of this Code, but that is justified by its Intent (Section 1.3 and 1.5). Work -Live: a Mixed Use unit consisting of a Commercial and Residential Function. It typically has a substantial Commercial component that may ac- commodate employees and walk -in trade. The unit is intended to function predominantly as work space with incidental Residential accommodations that meet basic habitability requirements. See Live -Work. (Syn: Live - With.) Yield: characterizing a Thoroughfare that has two -way traffic but only one effective travel lane because of parked cars, necessitating slow movement and driver negotiation. Also, characterizing parking on such a Thoroughfare. Zoning Map: the official map or maps that are part of the zoning ordinance and delineate the boundaries of individual zones and districts. See Regulat- ing Plan. SC86SMARTCOOE VERSION 10