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San Marcos Land Development Code (2018) <br />The Development Code was adopted to promote public health, safety, morals and general welfare, to <br />protect and preserve places of environmental, historical, cultural and/or architectural significance within the <br />city limits of San Marcos. <br />Key considerations related to arts and culture: <br /> Section 3.10.2.7 Plazas.Typical features include public art. Opportunity to explore the <br />addition of public art and murals to existing plazas and consider in the development of <br />new plazas; <br /> Section 5.1.3.4 Home Occupations. Allowed home occupations includes Author, artist, <br />artisan or sculptor; dressmaker, seamstress or tailor; music or dance teacher; <br /> Section 5.1.6.1 Civic A. Civic Use Category. Places of public assembly that provide ongoing <br />governmental, life safety, educational and cultural services to the general public, as well as <br />meeting areas for religious practice; <br /> Division 2: Historic Districts.Lists all existing historical districts and landmarks which detail <br />cultural and historical significance. <br />Vision San Marcos Comprehensive Plan (2013) <br />The prioritization of overall needs for the Comprehensive Plan from 2013 include the development of <br />recreational/activity centers (small) and a cultural arts center. They further note, “The City should continue <br />to increase the frequency and availability of programs and activities, especially for cultural programming, <br />outdoor recreation and the activity center. There is strong support for these initiatives." <br />Other key recommendations related to arts and culture are detailed below. <br />Economic Development: Goal 7 (out of 7). Sports tourism, eco-tourism, retail tourism and the community’s <br />13,000-year heritage as an economic generator. <br /> <br />Objectives: <br /> <br /> Engage appropriate partners to create a citywide strategy to better protect the area’s <br />natural resources and ecosystem’s history; <br /> Create an arts and cultural center/district; and <br /> Develop and maintain a high-quality system of parks, natural areas, greenways and trails to <br />draw visitors and encourage new business opportunities. <br />Parks, Public Spaces and Facilities:Goal 3 (out of 5).Includes the goal to develop a vibrant central arts <br />district and robust arts and cultural educational opportunities for everyone. The summary of the Parks and <br />Rec Master Plan states that park expert and city staff priorities include developing a comprehensive <br />recreational and cultural arts activity program. <br /> <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX C,PAGE 3 <br /> <br />