Ord 2014-015/amending various Sections of the Land Development Code as follows: amending Chapter 1, Article 6 by establishing a two year expiration date for permits approving Public Improvements Construction plans; amending Chapter 1, Article 8 by allowin

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jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, land located on hillsides, in Edwards Aquifer recharge, transition, and upland zones, as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter 5, in the San Marcos River Corridor, and in other river, stream or waterway corridors, as defined in Division 2 of this Article 1; within the City limits ^a within the City's °°*"aterf tefia j sdietion Development includes clearing or rough cutting of vegetation or grading or scarifying of the top soil. (2) The standards in this Article 1 shall be construed as supplemental to more specific water quality standards governing development of land in the Edwards Aquifer, set forth in Article 2 of this Chapter 5, and to more specific water quality standards governing development of land in the San Marcos River Corridor, set forth in Article 3 of this Chapter 5. The standards in this Article 1 also shall be construed as supplemental to standards pertaining to design, placement and construction of drainage facilities in floodplains, which standards are set forth in Article 4 of this Chapter 5, and to general drainage standards contained in Chapter 7, Article 5 of this Land Development Code. Where a standard contained or referenced in this Article conflicts with another applicable water quality or drainage facility standard, the stricter standard shall apply. (3) The standards of this Article 1 are intended to apply with uniformity throughout the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. (b) Exceptions. (1) Structures existing prior to the effective date of this Division may be replaced and/or enlarged up to a maximum amount equal to 50 percent of the ground floor area of the existing structure before having to comply with this Article. (2) The clearing of underbrush and the maintenance or removal of individual trees on a parcel of land where development has already occurred; provided, however, that the clearing or removal is not for the purpose of construction. (3) The hand clearing of underbrush and the trimming of trees necessary to allow sufficient access to the property for planning and engineering purposes. (4) Agricultural activities or related maintenance.