Ord 2018-004/amending various sections of the San Marcos City Code for consistency with, or to complement concurrent adoption of the new San Marcos Development Code (“CodeSMTX”);

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(1) Advise the city council, the city manager, and the other boards and commissions that are appointed by the city council. (2) Advise on issues of importance to the overall quality of neighborhoods in the City of San Marcos as referred to the commission by the city council, other appointed boards and commissions of the city, or city staff. (3) Foster better university/city relations in an effort to promote understanding between students of the Texas State University and non-student residents of the community. (4) Advise on methods and means of maintaining and enhancing the visual quality of the city, and provide guidance for city programs related to maintaining and enhancing the visual quality of the city's neighborhoods and gateways. (5) Advise on matters and issues related to code enforcement activities that affect the overall quality of neighborhoods. (b) Development Neighborhood services staff will provide administrative support to the commission as necessary. SECTION 4. Chapter 2,Article 3,of the San Marcos City Code is hereby amended to add a new Division 5 as set forth below. DIVISION 5. RESERVED ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Secs. 2.151. 2.170. Reserved Membership; eligibility; training qualification requirements. (a) The Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBOA) shall consist of five regular members and two alternates appointed by City Council, for terms of two years. (b) All regular members and alternates shall reside within the City limits. (c) A newly appointed member must attend an orientation meeting with the director of planning and development services. Sec. 2.152. Rules and regulations. The zoning board of adjustments will adopt rules and regulations to govem its proceedings. These rules must be consistent with this Code and state law.