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 SUBDIVISION ARTICLE 1: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL 7. Provide that the cost of improvements to minimum standards which primarily benefit the tract of land being PLATTING PROCEDURES developed be borne by the owners or developers of the tract, and that the cost of Improvements to minimum DIVISION 1: GENERAL PLATTING PROCEDURES standards which primarily benefit the whole community be borne by the whole community as contained in this Article:. Section 3.1.1.1 Authority, Purpose, Applicability, Exemptions 8. Ensure the most efficient and beneficial provision of public facilities and services for each tract being subdivided; A. Authority.The procedures of this Chapter 3 are authorized under the authority of Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Ch. 212 and the 9. Provide for compatible relationships between land City's charter.The provisions of this Chapter 3 expressly uses and buildings; provide for the circulation of traffic extend to all areas inside the city limits and throughout the throughout the municipality, having particular regard to city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. the avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways; provide for pedestrian circulation that is appropriate for B. Purpose.The provisions of this Chapter 3 are intended to the various uses of land and buildings; provide for bicycle implement the following specific objectives by assuring accommodations; provide for transit accommodations; compliance of land divisions and development with and provide the proper location and width of streets; certain environmental standards contained in Chapter 6, the subdivision requirements and standards contained in 10. Prevent pollution of the air, streams, bodies of water, this Chapter, and other standards and requirements of this and aquifers; assure the adequacy of drainage facilities; Development Code prior to site preparatory activities on safeguard both surface and groundwater supplies;bolster individual lots,tracts or parcels: the health of natural resources and area biodiversity; protect endangered or threatened plant and animal life; 1. Promote the development and the utilization of land in and encourage the wise use and management of natural a manner that assures an attractive and high quality resources throughout the municipality in order to preserve community environment in accordance with the the integrity,stability and beauty of the community and the Comprehensive Plan and this Development Code; value of the land; 2. Guide and assist property owners and applicants in the 11. Preserve the natural beauty and topography of the correct procedures to be followed, and to inform them of municipality,and ensure development that is appropriate the standards which shall be required; with regard to these natural features; 3. Protect the public interest by imposing standards 12. Establish adequate and accurate records of land for the provision, location, design, class and type of subdivision; streets,walkways (sidewalks), alleys,trails, bicycle accommodations,greenway connections, utilities and 13. Ensure that public or private facilities are available and essential public services; shall have sufficient capacity to serve proposed and future developments and citizens within the City and its 4. Assist orderly,efficient and coordinated development extraterritorial jurisdiction; within the city's limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; 14. Protect and provide for the public health, safety and 5. Provide neighborhood conservation and prevent the general welfare of the community; development of slums and blight; 15. Provide for adequate light,air and privacy;secure 6. Integrate the development of various tracts of land safety from fire,flood and other danger;and prevent into the existing community, and coordinate the future overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of development of adjoining tracts; population; 3:2 San Marcos Development Code Adopted April 17,2018