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 SUBDIVISIONS 11. Complying with all requirements of the utility providers, Section 3.5.2.6 Public Transit Facilities including the City. A. Intent.The intent is to promote public transportation access Section 3.5.2.2 Water and ensure that site design considers convenience and comfort factors for residents accessing the facilities. A. All lots,tracts or parcels on which development is proposed shall be connected to a public water system which has B. Access points and shelter locations for current and future capacity to provide water for domestic use and emergency public transit facilities must be included in developments that purposes, including adequate fire protection. could generate high volumes of transit use where a new route is warranted or that are along existing or proposed transit B. Adequate water facilities shall be measured in accordance with routes. the current rules and regulations for public water systems of the TCEQ, and the fire fighting standards of the Texas Board of C. Where a transit facility is required,the following design Insurance,the standards of this Chapter 3 and the standards considerations shall be applied: and specifications of the City in Chapter 86 of the City Code of Ordinances. 1. Uninterrupted pedestrian paths, composed of an all- weather surface,or similar innovative material, shall Section 3.5.2.3 Wastewater be provided to connect transit stops with all adjacent sidewalks or pedestrian paths; A. All lots,tracts or parcels on which development is proposed shall be served by an approved means of wastewater collection 2. Lighting shall be provided along pedestrian walkway and treatment as determined by Chapter 86 of the City Code of connections and adjacent to transit stop facilities; and Ordinances. 3. Seating for multiple people, signage and shade(structured B. The adequate provision of wastewater services shall be or landscaping)shall be provided at all transit stops. measured in accordance with this Chapter 3 and Chapter 86 of the City Code of Ordinances. Section 3.5.2.7 New streets Section 3.5.2.4 Electric A. Required street capacity shall be measured based on the methodology of the Highway Capacity Manual. A. The installation of new electrical distribution infrastructure shall be installed underground in accordance with Chapter 86 of the B. The adequacy of the road network shall be demonstrated City Code of Ordinances. by preparation and submission of a transportation plan, transportation impact assessment or traffic impact analysis Section 3.5.2.5 Right of Way when applicable as determined by this Chapter 3 and the Responsible Official. A. The City shall require dedication, construction or reservation of the right-of-way under Section 3.5.1.2 along a street, greenway Section 3.5.2.8 Vehicular Impact on Existing Streets. or thoroughfare designated in the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Master Plan,Thoroughfare Plan, Parks Master A. The vehicular impact of proposed development on existing Plan, Greenways Plan, Bicycle Plan,an approved regulating streets shall be measured by AM and PM peak trips based on plan, or an established capital improvement project to protect a the methodology of the Highway Capacity Manual. designated transportation corridor from development. B. A traffic impact analyses shall be required under the following 1. The Responsible Official shall determine the alignment of conditions for non residential streets: right-of-way based upon the applicable plan and additional 1. The creation of 200 or more dwelling units; construction criteria including grade, curvature,floodplain or drainage, property ownership, connections to existing 2. A development generating 2,000 or more trips per day; roads and infrastructure and other site constraints. and/or Adopted April 17,2018 San Marcos Development Code 3:21