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(f) Fee in Lieu of Dedication. A cash fee for the installation of off -site sidewalks may be paid in lieu of all or part of the sidewalks required under Section 7.4.2.3(b)(1). The cash fee in lieu of sidewalk installation shall be set by resolution of the City Council (see the Technical Manual). All fees in lieu of installation shall be paid prior to the issuance of a building_ permit. Fees in lieu of installation may be accepted if the Director consents. In evaluating the request, the Director shall consider: (1) Proximity to the nearest existing sidewalk; (2) Proximity to public facilities, such as public or private schools, libraries and other government buildings; (3) Whether any public sidewalk improvements are planned or contemplated in the area; and (4) Any other information deemed appropriate in the professional judgment of the Director. W Sidewalk Benefit Areas. The City shall establish a separate sidewalk account. The funds in the account shall be earmarked solely for the development of sidewalks either in the same sector in which the lot is located, or for regional sidewalk connectivity that will benefit all of the citizens of San Marcos. The City shall expend cash contributions within ten years of the date any such contribution is made. SECTION 12. Chapter 8, Definitions, Article 1, General Definitions, is amended by inserting the following changes to definitions as follows: 147. Intermediate waterway means any river, creek, stream, channel, or other waterway ever- the Edwards ^ quif r that drains a watershed of at least 250 acres and no more than 1,000 acres. 160. Major waterway means any river, creek, stream, channel or other waterway ever- the Edwards ^ ,..,:ror that drains a watershed of 1,000 acres or more. 282. TCSS Maul means the City's design and construction standards for the installation and construction of subdivision or public improvements that are associated with developing a piece of property. TCSS is an acronym for Technical Construction Standards and Specifications. SECTION 13. In codifying the changes authorized by this ordinance, paragraphs, sections, subsections and tables may be renumbered and reformatted as appropriate consistent with the numbering and formatting of the San Marcos City Code. SECTION 14. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this ordinance will continue in force if they can be given effect without the invalid portion.