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ORDINANCE N0.2008-4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 4.2.5.1 OF THE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO DESIGNATE AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY AS THE HOPKINS STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, ALONG THE 500 THROUGH 1200 BLOCKS OF HOPKINS STREET; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. RECITALS: 1. In accordance with Section 4.2.5.1 of the City Land Development Code, the City Historic Preservation Commission has conducted studies and research and reviewed a report on the historic significance of the exteriors of buildings, structures, features, sites, objects, cultural heritage and surroundings in the area of the proposed Hopkins Street Historic District (the "Proposed Hopkins Street Historic District Area"), along the 500 through 1200 Blocks of Hopkins Street, as depicted on the attached map labeled "Proposed Hopkins Street Historic District". 2. The Historic Preservation Commission conducted public hearings on the designation of the proposed Hopkins Street Historic District on July 19, 2007 and on December 6, 2007. Subsequent to the public hearings, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the Hopkins Street Historic District be designated and established as an official historic district of the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2.5.1 of the City Land Development Code. 3. The City Planning and Zoning Commission on September 25, 2007 conducted a public hearing on the designation of the proposed Hopkins Street Historic District, and voted to recommend that the Hopkins Street Historic District be designated and established as an official historic district of the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2.5.1 of the City Land Development Code. 4. The City Council on February 5, 2008 conducted a public hearing on the designation of the proposed Hopkins Street Historic District, and the City Council wishes to designate and establish the Hopkins Street Historic District in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2.5.1 of the City Land Development Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 4.2.5.1(c)(1) of the City Land Development Code is amended as follows (~ indicates added text): (1) The following local historic districts are established the within the corporate City limits: a. The Belvin Street historic district. b. The San Antonio Street historic district. c. The downtown historic district.