Res 2021-246 approving a Development Agreement with HK Baugh Ranch, LLC, HK Riley’s Pointe, LLC, and Benchmark Acquisitions, LLC, to regulate the annexation and future development of approximately 1,142 acres of land

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m -- SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE 1: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL 7. Provide that the cost of improvements to minimum PLATTING PROCEDURES standards which primarily benefit the tract of land being 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 3.1.1.1Authority, Purpose, Applicability, Exemptions 8. Ensure the most efficient and beneficial provision of public A. Authority.The procedures of this Chapter 3 are authorized facilities and services for each tract being subdivided; under the authority of Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Ch. 212 and the City's charter.The provisions of this Chapter 3 expressly 9. Provide for compatible relationships between land extend to all areas inside the city limits and throughout the uses and buildings; provide for the circulation of traffic city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. throughout the municipality, having particular regard to the avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways; B. Purpose.The provisions of this Chapter 3 are intended to provide for pedestrian circulation that is appropriate for implement the following specific objectives by assuring the various uses of land and buildings; provide for bicycle compliance of land divisions and development with accommodations; provide for transit accommodations; certain environmental standards contained in Chapter 6, and provide the proper location and width of streets; the subdivision requirements and standards contained in this Chapter, and other standards and requirements of this 10. Prevent pollution of the air, streams, bodies of water, Development Code prior to site preparatory activities on and aquifers; assure the adequacy of drainage facilities; individual lots,tracts or parcels: safeguard both surface and groundwater supplies; bolster the health of natural resources and area biodiversity; 1. Promote the development and the utilization of land in protect endangered or threatened plant and animal life; a manner that assures an attractive and high quality and encourage the wise use and management of natural community environment in accordance with the resources throughout the municipality in order to preserve Comprehensive Plan and this Development Code; the integrity, stability and beauty of the community and the 2. Guide and assist property owners and applicants in the value of the land; correct procedures to be followed,and to inform them of 11. Preserve the natural beauty and topography of the the standards which shall be required; municipality, and ensure development that is appropriate 3. Protect the public interest by imposing standards with regard to these natural features; for the provision, location, design, class and type of 12. Establish adequate and accurate records of land streets,walkways (sidewalks), alleys,trails, bicycle subdivision; accommodations, greenway connections, utilities and essential public services; 13. Ensure that public or private facilities are available and shall have sufficient capacity to serve proposed and 4. Assist orderly, efficient and coordinated development future developments and citizens within the City and its within the city's limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; extraterritorial jurisdiction; 5. Provide neighborhood conservation and prevent the 14. Protect and provide for the public health,safety and development of slums and blight; general welfare of the community; 6. Integrate the development of various tracts of land 15. Provide for adequate light,air and privacy;secure into the existing community, and coordinate the future safety from fire,flood and other danger; and prevent development of adjoining tracts; overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of population; 3:2 San Marcos Development Code Amended:September 1,2020