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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a SUBDIVISIONS m C. Parkland and Open Space Dedication. Land proposed for 1. Access shall be required based on the access dedication as public parkland or open space shall be reviewed requirements of each park type identified in Section by the Responsible Official and may be accepted by the parks 3.10.2.1. board based on the findings in Sec. Section 3.10.1.1A and the criteria identified in Section 3.10.1.2D. 2. Access requirements shall be calculated based on the boundary of a parkland lot located adjacent to a parkway, D. Criteria for Parkland and Open Space.The Parks Board boulevard,avenue, street or park road. should consider the following criteria when accepting land for parks or open space. Section 3.10.1.3 Fee in Lieu of Dedication. 1. A minimum of fifty percent(50%) of the proposed land is A. A cash fee for the purchase of off-site parkland may be paid determined by the parks board as acceptable for use as in lieu of all or part of the dedication of on-site parkland in an area of active recreation. Active recreation sites do not accordance with the criteria below. typically include the following: B. The cash fee in lieu of parkland dedication shall be based on a. Drainage ditches; the following formula: b. Detention ponds; PARKLAND COST FACTOR X NUMBER OF PARKLAND ACRES c. Power lines easements; C. "Parkland Cost Factor" is based on the average purchase price to the City for acquiring an acre of parkland. d. Slopes greater than fifteen percent(15%); D. All fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid prior to the e. Floodway;and recordation of the final plat or prior to the issuance of a site f. All other areas that are determined by the Parks Board permit where a plat is not required. as insufficient for active recreation based on the E. Fees in lieu of dedication may be accepted if one of the nature or size of the land proposed for dedication. following conditions apply: 2. A minimum of 50%of the parkland required under this 1. If requested by the subdivider and reviewed by the ordinance shall be dedicated to the City of San Marcos as Responsible Official,the Parks Board may allow the option a neighborhood or regional park under Section 3.10.2.1. of the payment of a fee over the dedication of land within The remaining 50%may be owned and managed by one the subdivision;or of the entities under Section 3.10.1.6. 2. Upon review and recommendation of the Responsible 3. All parkland and open space dedication shall be consistent Official,the Parks Board determines that there is no land with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's suitable for dedication based on the criteria in Section adopted parks plan(as amended). 3.10.1.2D. 4. The dedicated parkland conforms with the intent, 3. The total amount of the fee-in-lieu is less than$50,000 specifications,typical features and parking requirements and the Responsible Official makes a determination based of one of the identified park types in Section 3.10.2.1. on the Parks Master Plan and the findings in Section E. Park Access.Parkland shall be easily accessible for the 3.10.1.1A that dedication is not desired in this location. public and open to public view so as to benefit area residents, Section 3.10.1.4 Parkland Development Fee enhance the visual character of the City, protect public safety, and minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses. Public park A. Except as provided in Section 3.10.1.1D,the developer shall access shall meet the following requirements: bear a proportional cost of parkland improvements required for a neighborhood park. Adopted April 17,2018 San Marcos Development Code 3:61