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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x ZONING REGULATIONS Section 4.1.2.6 Character Districts A. Character districts are intended for infill development and new development in both high and medium intensity zones on the Preferred Scenario Map. B. Character districts provide for higher density residential and commercial uses in well planned areas where utilities and infrastructure are designed and constructed to support intense development in a walkable and mixed use environment. TABLE 4.6 CHARACTER DISTRICTS ABBREVIATED DISTRICT NAME DISTRICT INTENT SEC. DESIGNATION Character The CD-1 District is intended for the preservation of open space and to protect the most sensitive natural Section CD-1 resources in San Marcos. It may include widely dispersed rural single family homes but is primarily District 1 4.4.3.1 characterized by extensive,undisturbed landscapes. CD-2 Character The CD-2 District is intended for the development of single-family and agricultural uses in a rural setting. Section District-2 Characterized by primarily agricultural uses with woodlands,wetlands and scattered buildings. 4.4.3.2 CD-3 Character The CD-3 district is primarily intended to accommodate one and two family houses. Uses that would Section District-3 substantially interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed. 4.4.3.3 CD-4 Character The CD-4 district is intended to accommodate a variety of residential options including single-family,two- Section District-4 family and multifamily with limited commercial or mixed use on the corners. 4.4.3.4 The CD-5 district is intended to provide for a variety of residential,retail,service and commercial uses. CD-5 Character To promote walkability and compatibility,auto-oriented uses are restricted.CD-5 promotes mixed use and Section District 5 4.4.3.5 pedestrian-oriented activity. Character The CD-5D district is intended to provide for mixed use,pedestrian-oriented development in downtown. CD 5D District 5 To promote walkability and to encourage street level retail activity,auto-oriented uses are restricted.CD-5D Section Downtown should be applied in areas where the existing or proposed land use pattern promotes the highest levels of 4.4.3.6 pedestrian and mixed use activity in the community. PA is intended for larger greenfield tracts in low to medium intensity areas or in employment areas where residential uses are incorporated into a corporate campus or similar employment type use. The planning PA Planning Area area district creates urban environments with a mix of housing,civic,retail and service choices within a Section District compact,walkable environment.These walkable environments are defined by an area encompassed within 4.4.3.7 a one-quarter to one-half-mile radius.This distance is the average most pedestrians will walk before they consider other modes of transportation. Adopted April 17,2018 San Marcos Development Code 41