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Section 1: Introduction, Project Location and Description Planned Development Districts (PDD's) provide one of the best structures for producing a unified and physically cohesive community. PDD Districts are intended to encourage flexible and creative planning, to ensure the compatibility of land uses, to allow for adjustment to the changing demands to meet the current needs of the community and to result in a higher quality development for the community than would result from the use of conventional zoning districts. The PDD process results in a general master plan with built -in flexibility. This flexibility is essential for the development to grow and mature as demographics shift and market trends evolve. This PDD will provide detailed provisions for the development of the Blanco Vista Subdivision that include: The Development Plan: This covers the proposed land uses, intensities and phasing at the Blanco Vista PDD. It includes provisions for open space preservation and information regarding service and infrastructure The Development Requirements: These specifically define the different residential, recreational, and commercial development standards for the Blanco Vista PDD. Zoning standards are established in this section. Implementation: This section outlines the procedures for the administration of the Blanco Vista PDD including phasing, permit processing and amendments. Blanco Vista is located approximately five miles northeast of downtown San Marcos and Texas State University. Consisting of approximately 575 acres of land (142.6 acres platted and 432.5 acres non - platted), the subdivision is located approximately one -half mile west of IH -35 and is generally bound by Yarrington Road on the north, Post Road and the Union Pacific Railroad on the east and Old Stagecoach Road on the south and west. The community is designed to capture the beauty of living on the edge of Hill Country as it transitions from the prairie lands to the east. Development of the Blanco Vista community is based on a thorough examination of various physical, environmental and social aspects including: • Natural Environment (Trees, Topography and Drainage) • Transportation • Population and Demographics • Public Facilities and Services • Land Use and Zoning • Development Opportunities and Constraints • Desires of existing homeowners within the Blanco Vista boundaries Working with the City and the property's topography and vegetation, Blanco Vista has and will continue to create neighborhood areas and community use spaces that take advantage of the views and vistas within the community, as well as relationships with key community facilities and regional destinations. The Blanco Vista PDD will create a sense of place through thoughtful design and placement of community facilities, provision of land for services and religious practice, variety of housing choices and uses in the community. A variety of housing types will offer a range of prices and 1031111