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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DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE m 5. If the Planning and Zoning Commission elects to table the 2. Whether the proposed zoning map amendment request,the tabling shall specifically state the meeting is consistent with any adopted small area plan or date at which the request shall reappear on the Planning neighborhood character study for the area; and Zoning Commission agenda, and further notice in the newspaper,to the property owner, and to surrounding 3. Whether the proposed zoning map amendment is property owners shall not be required. consistent with any applicable development agreement in effect; C. City Council Action 4. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change in 1. The City Council shall consider an application for a zoning zoning district classification and the standards applicable map amendment at its public hearing no sooner than to such uses shall be appropriate in the immediate area of seven days after the date of the Planning and Zoning the land to be reclassified; Commission's recommendation. 5. Whether the proposed zoning will reinforce the existing or 2. The City Council should consider the criteria in Section planned character of the area; 2.5.1.4 and may vote to approve or deny the specific proposed zoning map amendment. 6. Whether the site is appropriate for the development allowed in the proposed district; 3. A decision of the City Council reclassifying land to a different zoning district shall be in the form of an ordinance Whether there are substantial reasons why the property that amends the City's official zoning map. cannot be used according to the existing zoning; 4. A zoning map amendment is subject to a super majority 8 Whether there is a need for the proposed use at the vote of the City Council when applicable in accordance proposed location; with Section 2.2.4.2. 9. Whether the City and other service providers will be able 5. The City Council may,on its own motion, or at the to provide sufficient public facilities and services including applicant's request,defer its recommendation or decision schools, roads, recreation facilities,wastewater treatment, and table the request for not more than ninety(90) water supply and stormwater facilities, public safety,and calendar days from the date of the public hearing,to emergency services,while maintaining sufficient levels of consider other information or proposed modifications service to existing development; to the request which may have a direct bearing on the 10. Whether the proposed rezoning will have a significant recommendation or decision. adverse impact on property in the vicinity of the subject 6. If the City Council elects to table the request,the tabling property; shall specifically state the meeting date at which the 11. For requests to a Neighborhood Density District, whether request shall reappear on the City Council agenda, and the proposed amendment complies with the compatibility further notice in the newspaper,to the property owner,and of uses and density in Section 4.1.2.5. to surrounding property owners shall not be required. 12. The impact the proposed amendment has with regard to Section 2.5.1.4 Criteria for Approval the natural environment, including the quality and quantity A. In making a determination regarding a requested zoning of water and other natural resources,flooding, and wildlife change,the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City management;and Council may consider the following factors: 13. Any other factors which shall substantially affect the public 1. Whether the proposed zoning map amendment health,safety, morals, or general welfare. implements the policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and preferred scenario map; 2:28 San Marcos Development Code Adopted April 17,2018