San Marcos Design Manual (March 16, 2021)

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F. A mix of Character Districts should be found within each neighborhood, however, not all Character Districts will be found in each neighborhood or Intensity Zone. G. The CD-5 does not necessarily have to occur at the geometric center of a neighborhood. In many instances, the ideal retail location will occur at the convergence of two neighborhoods, on their periphery. In this case, the geometric center of a neighborhood can be occupied by a less intense set of uses, perhaps a corner store, or civic use.

2. CD-2 (Rural). Consists of sparsely settled lands in open or cultivated states. These include woodland, agricultural land, grassland and hill country. Typical buildings are farmhouses, agricultural buildings, cabins and villas. 3. CD-3 (Sub-Urban). Consists of low density walkable residential areas, and has the least activity. Buildings are detached and are typically one or two stories with some three story buildings. Home occupations and outbuildings are allowed. Planting is naturalistic and setbacks are relatively deep. Blocks may be large and thoroughfares irregular to accommodate natural conditions, but designed for slow movement. 4. CD-4 (General Urban). Consists of a mixed use but primarily residential urban fabric. It may have a wide range of attached and detached building types including single

H. The Character Districts for San Marcos include:

1. CD-1 (Natural). Consists of lands approximating or rever ting to a wilderness condition, including lands unsuitable for settlement due to topography, hydrology or vegetation.

CD-1

CD-2

CD-3

CD-4

CD-4

CD-5D

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San Marcos Design Manual Amended: March 16, 2021