Res 2026-017 Approving the City of San Marcos Historic Preservation Plan

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CITY PRESERVATION ALIGNMENT The City of San Marcos has a dedicated Historic Preservation Program under the Planning and Development Services Department, however, consideration of cultural and historic resources are integrated into almost every other City department and division's goals, plans, and decision - making processes. In addition to the Planning & Development Services Department, Destination Services, the Economic Development Department (which oversees the Main Street Program), and the Parks and Recreation Department work closely with cultural and historic resources. A review of citywide plans, codes, and programs indicate how well other departments and division align with the Department of Planning and Development Historic Preservation Program. Engineering Considers connectivity between historic resources & Capital Master Plans, 2018-2023 among other resources in its thoroughfare, bicycle, and Improvements greenway plans. Parks and Open Space Master Among its many goals, the plan aims to add additional Recreation Plan, 2019 historical, cultural, and natural resource interpretative Department signage. Deeply considers historic assets in its plan and defines Arts Commission Master Plan, 2022 the role of the City in supporting arts and culture to improve quality of life and economic development. Encourages and supports high quality new business Economic Economic development and the expansion of its business Development Development community through retention, expansion, and Policy, 2022 recruitment endeavors; includes numerous incentives for use in historic redevelopment. Strives to conserve, protect, and enhance existing Community Programmingresources, in particular trees and natural landscapes Forestry and to establish and maintain new trees on more than 2,004 acres. Strives to preserve and encourage cleanup of natural resources which is essential to pre -contact and historic Neighborhood Resource Recovery settlement interpretation; promotes native habitats; Enhancement Program helps manage stormwater run-off, which benefits cultural landscapes; and highlight historic and non - historic gardens through the Keep San Marcos Beautiful Spring Garden tour. Actively preserves and promotes the historic identity of downtown San Marcos through a balanced focus on design, economic vitality, organization, and promotional Main Street Programming activities. It also supports a dedicated Downtown Clean Team, who handle litter removal, landscaping maintenance, amenity upkeep, graffiti management, and minor repairs, reinforcing the visual integrity and heritage character of the district. POLICY & PROGRAMS 107