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<br /> Chapter 1 Sector One Introduction <br /> SECTOR ONE INTRODUCTION <br /> What is a Sector Plan? <br /> A sector plan is a plan for the future of a defined area within a city. The San Marcos <br /> sector plans will strengthen the identity of residential and nomesidential areas and guide <br /> change for the areas. Plans will be developed for eight sectors in San Marcos. The map <br /> presented on the following page shows the eight sectors. <br /> What are the Objectives of the San Marcos Sector Plans? <br /> Objectives for the sector plans include: <br /> - The development of a future land use map for the area; <br /> - Identification of zoning and land use conflicts in the area; <br /> - Building stronger community relations by fostering a partnership between the <br /> City, and neighborhood residents, property owners, institutions and businesses; <br /> - The stabilization and / or improvement of property values in the area; <br /> - The provision of guidelines to insure new development will be sensitive to <br /> existing development; and <br /> - Addressing goals, problems, and opportunities at a neighborhood level. <br /> What are the Roles of the Participants? <br /> Stakeholders <br /> Stakeholders include interested property owners, residents, and owners of businesses <br /> within each sector. The stakeholders give input to City staff and the Planning and Zoning <br /> Commission regarding desired land uses in each sector. <br /> Planning and Development Services (pADS) Staff <br /> PADS staff prepare sector plans and future land use maps based on the concerns and <br /> desires of the stakeholders, adopted policies of the city's master plan and sound urban <br /> planning principles. <br /> Planning and Zoning Commission <br /> Holds public hearings on sector plans and makes a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> City Council <br /> Adopts sector plans by ordinance as an amendment to the city's master plan, San Marcos <br /> Horizons. <br /> <br /> 1-1 <br />