Ord 2015-030/Parklets, sidewalk cafes and other uses of rights-of way

Home Browse Search

Bpi A ORDAINED B }! CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAR COS, O'er.. TEXAS: SECTION 1> Chapter 74, Streets and Sidewalks, of the San Marcos City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Article 6 to read as follows (Added text is indicated by underlining. Deleted text is indicated by stf:i otter- oughs.): USES OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY In this article: Neighborhood Gateway Feature means an entrance to a neighborhood or development that provides a unique sense of identity, transition and anticipation. These features should relate to the region's natural resources, scenic views, and local cultural heritage. Gateways identify entrance points to neighborhoods. The scale includes neighborhoods that may have entries for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Architecture, materials, and views may be highlighted to give residents not only a sense of identity and belonging but pride in their community. Parklet means a small area of land within a public right -of -way arils dedicated for use by the public_. for rest, relaxation, recreation, beautification, entertainment, cultural, educational and other non - commercial activities and purposes, together with improvements, such as lighting, signage paving, benches, sculpture, landscaping, barricades and fencing, in furtherance of such purposes. Use of a parklet may not be reserved for the exclusive benefit of any private person or entity, including a licensee under this article for any for profit or commercial purposes. Public right of means a strip of land over which the city has authority used or intended to be used, wholly or in part by the city, as a public street or sidewalk, or for utility purposes.