Ord 2018-002/replacement of Subpart B (Land Development Code) and Subpart C (SmartCode) with a new Subpart B (San Marcos Development Code “Code SMTX”) including Appendix A - E (Design Manual) and consider amendments to the City’s Preferred Scenario Map an

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CO x a SUBDIVISION` 2. Connections to existing wastewater lines shall be made ARTICLE 6: BLOCKS, LOTS, ACCESS in accordance with Chapter 86 of the City Code of Ordinances. DIVISION 1: IN GENERAL D. Existing System.Where insufficient capacity exits downstream of a proposed connection,the replacement and upsizing of Section 3.6.1.1 Intent existing facilities to a point of sufficient capacity is required of A. The intent of the maximum block perimeter and connectivity the developer.The installation of a parallel main is prohibited. regulations is to provide a well-connected street network. E. Future Extension of Lines.Pipe stub-outs shall be located in B. Large blocks with limited connectivity discourages walking, manholes to facilitate the future extension of wastewater lines. contributes to street congestion and adds driving distance that The Responsible Official will determine the location and size of can negatively impact emergency services. the stub-outs. C. New streets should be designed to consider future Section 3.5.4.2 On-Site Sewage Facilities development. A. Adoption of Procedures.The on-site sewage facility rules are D. The access regulations are intended to provide safe adopted, and shall conform to Chapter 86 of the City Code of and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access within Ordinances and all state regulations. developments and between adjacent developments and to B. Rule Conflicts.Where this Division or other provisions of this lessen traffic congestion. Pedestrian, bike and vehicular access Development Code are more stringent than the on-site sewage should be safe, direct and convenient. facility rules,the local regulations take precedence over the E. Administrative adjustments of up to 10%of the standards and corresponding provisions of the rules. requirements of this Division may be appropriate where: C. Penalties.The City will enforce these rules as provided in 1. Topographic changes are too steep; V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code, Sections 306.091,Criminal Penalties, 366.092, Injunction or Civil Suit, 366.0921,Civil 2. Existing buildings, streams or other natural or man-made Penalty, and by any other remedies provided by State Law. obstructions or site layout of developed properties prevent cross access; 3. Adjoining uses are incompatible; or 4. Strict compliance would pose a safety hazard. F. Where the Responsible Official determines that the adjustment is greater than 10%an alternative compliance request under the findings in Section 2.8.4.4 may be made to the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with Section 2.8.4.1. DIVISION 2: BLOCKS Section 3.6.2.1 Block Perimeter A. Applicability.The City shall require an initial demonstration that the block perimeter standards are met at the time for approval of the first development application that portrays a specific plan of development but at no time shall the determination be made after the approval of a subdivision or development plat under 3:26 San Marcos Development Code Adopted April 17,2018