Ord 2025-001 amending the City’s Development Code and associated design manual to, among other things, align terminology with the changes made through Ordinance No. 2023-71 which adopted the “Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan

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I DESIGN ARTICLE 7: ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN: TRIANGLE DIVISION 2: ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN Section A.7.2.1 Plan Details DIVISION 1: DESCRIPTION The Triangle is comprised of approximately four neigh- Section A.7.1.1 Current Q borhoods as measured by a 5-minute walk from center to A. The Triangle is centered on the intersection of Hwy 21 and edge. Hwy 80, approximately one mile east of Interstate 35. It is O Commercial development clusters around the intersection generally bounded by Old Martindale Rd. (CO 295), County of Hwy 21 and Hwy 80. Line Road (CO 101),the railroad tracks, and open space along A community square off of Hwy 80 away from the over- the San Marcos River. This area is mostly undeveloped,with pass allows for a pedestrian-friendly mixed-use center. agricultural uses, a golf course and some single-family housing Areas of land are preserved for community agricultural established in between the Blanco River and Highway 21. purposes. Only a small portion of the Triangle is currently within the City Limits. Sensitive lands such as the floodway and historic burial area © mounds are preserved. Section A.7.1.2 Future Vision ;:::T Linear neighborhood greens provide a civic amenity and A. The Triangle is envisioned as an important ty help to manage stormwater when necessary. MR for commercial activity and residential development A walkable block and street network is established. Build- on the east side of 1-35. It is one of the primary routes to Q ings should front toward the street with parking accessed the San Marcos Airport and will act as a gateway in the from alleys and parking lots in mid-block locations. future, providing amenities to serve airport customers and The block and street network could continue across Coun- commuters. Gary Job Corps is also located in the vicinity of the © ty Line Road and Old Martindale Road. Triangle and workforce education opportunities are envisioned When possible, lots side toward Hwy 21 and Hwy 80 to with the institution. Land uses in the future will reflect these two important facilities—a mix of office, commercial and light provide better street addresses. industrial will complement new single family neighborhoods along the scenic Blanco River. B. Tree Diversity. Planning for tree diversity helps protect ' y an importat environmental and social aspect of the area. ,r + Recommended tree species in the Triangle include: xr - r Thornless Honey Locust Southern Wax Myrtle r`F Shumard Oakf, Uri `- Texas Ash �;; {; i � = Anaqua "+ Mexican Plum r Eastern Red Cedar Z.4" American Elm Caddo Maple rr . r5 Possumhaw r Pomegranate ; ' ` 0Id Mor'.1s'-d3I0 q� - ILLdSTUTIYE PLAw AN 5-MmUTEWALKIH6 DIRCLU A:68 San Marcos Design Manual Amended: March 16, 2021