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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other fasteners that will not rust or corrode. The covers shall be set flush with the surface of the sidewalk and securely bolted, fastened or so constructed that they cannot slip, shift or lose alignment with the surface of the sidewalk. Downspouts shall not drain across the surface of sidewalks or pedestrian ways. (4) Sidewalk ramps. Sidewalks constructed to the requirements in this section shall include a standard sidewalk pedestrian ramp whenever a curb return or other structure may present an architectural barrier to handicapped access within a pedestrian path or at street/sidewalk intersections. (5) Where there is a conflict between this section and the provisions of the Development Code, the provisions of the Development Code shall govern. SECTION 27. Section 82.185 of the San Marcos City Code is hereby amended as set forth below. Sec. 82.184. Parking prohibited on front and side yards. It is unlawful for a person to park or allow to remain parked a motor vehicle, large motor vehicle, farm equipment, construction vehicle, boat, personal watercraft or trailer of any kind at any time in the side or front yard, in any single- family residential zoning district. Sec. 82.185. Exceptions. (a) It an exception to the prohibition in section 82.184 if all wheels of the motor vehicle, large motor vehicle, travel trailer, boat or personal watercraft parked in the front yard are ori a permanently maintained parking area extending from the curb, street, or alley in a contiguous course, and constructed of materials permitted under the Development Coder, (1) Gravel with barriers or permanent curbing to define the driveway; (3) Concrete; (3) Brick; or (1) Asphalt. (b) The gravel, concrete, brick or asphalt parking area referred to in subsection (a) shall be no greater than the area permitted under the Development