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SUBDIVISIONS <br /> a. Proximity to the nearest existing sidewalk; 1. The approved adjustment meets the intent of this Article; <br /> b. Proximity to public facilities, such as public or private 2. The approved adjustment conforms with the <br /> schools, libraries and other government buildings; Comprehensive Plan and adopted City plans; <br /> c. The percentage of the block face that would be 3. The approved adjustment does not increase congestion or <br /> improved with the construction of the streetscape compromise safety; <br /> improvements. <br /> 4. The approved adjustment does not create additional <br /> d. Whether any public sidewalk improvements are maintenance responsibilities for the City; and <br /> planned or contemplated in the area; and <br /> 5. The approved adjustment has been designed and certified <br /> e. Any other information deemed appropriate in the by a Professional Engineer. <br /> professional judgment of the Responsible Official. <br /> Section 3.8.1.5 Streetscape Types <br /> 4. Sidewalk Benefit Areas.The City shall establish a <br /> separate sidewalk account.The funds in the account shall The required streetscape type is determined by the zoning district <br /> be earmarked solely for the development of sidewalks or building type. Additional design specifications for streetscape <br /> either in the Comprehensive Plan Area in which the lot improvements can be found in the Design Manual. <br /> is located,or for regional sidewalk connectivity that will <br /> benefit all of the citizens of San Marcos.The City shall <br /> expend cash contributions within ten years of the date any <br /> such contribution is made. <br /> Section 3.8.1.3 Nonconforming Streetscapes <br /> A. Where a streetscape along an existing street is constrained by <br /> an existing building,the Responsible Official may adjust the <br /> streetscape standards to the minimum extent necessary to <br /> accommodate the existing area between the face of the building <br /> and back of curb. <br /> B. The standards shall be modified in the following order: <br /> 1. Reduce or eliminate the planting area. <br /> 2. If necessary,replace large canopy trees with small trees <br /> that are more appropriate for the reduced area. If the <br /> planting zone is eliminated, create a bumpout to provide <br /> for tree planting. <br /> 3. Reduce the sidewalk to the minimum width necessary to <br /> accommodate ADA accessibility. <br /> Section 3.8.1.4 Administrative Adjustment Findings <br /> A. The Responsible Official may in accordance with Section <br /> 3.6.1.1 approve an existing street design adjustment,subject to <br /> all of the following findings: <br /> Adopted April 17,2018 San Marcos Development Code 3:53 <br />