Ord 2013-003/PDD for Capes Camp and Thompson's Island

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Section 6: Development Standards 6.01 Landscape Standards The Project Site shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of Chapter 6, Article 1, Division 1 of the City of San Marcos LDC for landscaping. The landscape standards for the Project that will exceed the requirements of the LDC are outlined in this Section 6. For the purpose of this PDD, landscape areas shall be considered those pervious areas contained within the Project Site containing living plant material including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or other living ground cover or native vegetation and that are not otherwise dedicated as parkland in accordance with Section 6.04 of this PDD. Where possible, trees within the Project Site that are intended for removal should be relocated utilizing accepted transplanting or relocation practices and may be counted towards the tree preservation credits on the Project Site. All landscape areas shall be provided with an irrigation system designed by a Texas Licensed Irrigator consisting of one of, or a combination of, an automatic underground spray or drip irrigation system or a hose attachment in accordance with the City of San Marcos LDC. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 6.02 Parking Standards Parking requirements shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 6, Article 2 of the City of San Marcos LDC including the following parking ratio: Multifamily: 1.05 spaces per bedroom Parking rows cannot extend for greater than 10 spaces without an interrupting landscape island. The landscape islands in the parking areas shall be designed following LID practices. In addition to the proposed vehicle parking, the project site shall provide bicycle parking spaces equivalent to a minimum of 10% of the bedroom count. To avoid unattractive visual clutter, no bicycles may be hung from the ceiling of the front porch or a front second story balcony, if provided. 6.03 Exterior Construction Standards The standards and criteria contained within this section and Exhibit E, attached hereto and made a part hereof, are applicable to all portions of the Project Site. These standards are intended to supplement any requirements of the City's LDC. 1. Facades: Facades must be articulated by using, wall planes, arrangement, or change in material to emphasize the fagade elements. Exterior wall planes may be varied in height, depth or direction. Design elements and detailing, including the presence of windows and window treatments (for walls that face the public right -of -way), trim detailing, and exterior wall material, must be continued completely around the structure. Doors and windows must be detailed to add D