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a <br /> SUBDIVISIONS A& AM- <br /> AM <br /> x <br /> 16. Protect the character and the social and economic stability 5. Exceptions for Infill Development. For the purposes <br /> of all parts of the community, and encourage the orderly of this Chapter, infill development is property located <br /> and beneficial development of all parts of the community; in an Existing Neighborhood, Downtown, or Midtown <br /> Comprehensive Planning area. Exceptions to platting in <br /> 17. Protect and conserve the value of land throughout the these areas are for: <br /> community and the value of buildings and improvements <br /> upon the land, and minimize conflicts among the uses of a. Construction of a single-family dwelling and related <br /> land and buildings; accessory structures and development activities if: <br /> 18. Encourage walkability, mixed use,the development and 1. The current boundaries of the property existed in <br /> redevelopment of residential areas that meet a wide range the same configuration since April 17, 2018. <br /> of income levels; <br /> b. Permits for the expansion of existing buildings up to a <br /> 19. Guide public and private policy and action in providing maximum of 50%of the original floor area if: <br /> equitable access to sustainable, effective transportation <br /> systems, public utilities, and other public amenities and 1. The Responsible Officials,or their designees, <br /> facilities; and have determined there is no need for additional <br /> easements or right-of-way dedication. <br /> 20. Encourage the development of a stable, prospering <br /> (Ord. No. 2019-45, 12-17-19) <br /> economic environment. <br /> C. Applicability.The provisions of this Chapter 3 apply to Section 3.1.1.2Types of Plats <br /> any non-exempt division or development of land within the This Chapter 3 adopts procedures authorized in subchapters A and <br /> corporate boundaries of the City and within its extraterritorial B of Tex. Loc.Gov't Code Ch.212. <br /> jurisdiction. <br /> A. Subdivision Plats.Approval of a final subdivision plat or a <br /> D. Exceptions.A recorded subdivision or development plat is minor subdivision plat must be obtained prior to any non- <br /> required prior to the issuance of a construction permit with the exempt land division. <br /> following exceptions: <br /> B. Development Plats.Approval of a final development plat must <br /> 1. Permits for accessory buildings not connected to be obtained prior to development of any tract or parcel for <br /> wastewater service. which no subdivision plat is required. <br /> 2. Permits for repair or remodeling of an existing structure Section 3.1.1.3Exemptions from Certain Types of Plats <br /> which involves no increase in square footage. <br /> A. Subdivision Exemptions.The following land divisions are <br /> 3. Demolition permits,or permits for removal of a structure exempt from the requirements of this Chapter that apply to <br /> from a parcel or tract. subdivision plats: <br /> 4. Permits for new construction or expansion,if all the 1. For the sale,inheritance,or gift of land by metes <br /> following criteria are met: and bounds of tracts upon which no improvements, <br /> a. The current boundaries of the property existed in the development,subdivision or alteration is intended; <br /> same configuration on March 10, 1975;and 2. Use of existing cemeteries complying with all state and <br /> b. The Responsible Officials, or their designees, have local laws and regulations; <br /> determined there is no need for additional easements 3. A division of land created by order of a court of competent <br /> or right-of-way dedication. jurisdiction; <br /> Amended: September 1, 2020 San Marcos Development Code <br />