San Marcos Development Code 9.1.2020

9 C H A P T E R

Legacy Districts

3. Parking Area Trees. Landscaping used to meet the requirements of Section 7.1.4.3 shall include a tree. Small ornamental trees such as Crape Myrtles will not be considered to satisfy this section. 4. Reduced tree requirements for covered parking may be approved by the Director if they are determined to have met the intent of this section.

Pedestrian access point and shelter location within a gated pedestrian path: inappropriate

Pedestrian access point and transit stop location with an uninterrupted path, seating, signage and shade: appropriate L. Landscaping. The intent is to promote quality landscape design as an integral part of the overall site plan with the purpose of enhancing building design, public views and spaces while providing buffers, transitions and screening. Landscaping can be used, and is often preferred, to satisfy utility and parking screening requirements. 1. Street Trees. One shade tree shall be provided per 30 feet of street frontage and must be located within 10 feet of the outside edge of the sidewalk. Where existing utilities prevent installation, alternative tree selection must be approved by the Development Services Director in consultation with the utility provider. Small ornamental trees such as Crape Myrtles will not be considered to satisfy this section. 2. Specimen Trees. When there are existing Specimen Trees (24 caliper inch or greater) development should be planned around, and not disturb such trees. A consultation with staff is required prior to an application that would result in the removal of such trees.

Small Ornamental Tree: inappropriate

Shade trees planted less than 30 feet apart along the street frontage: appropriate

M. Refuse and Recycling Dumpsters. The intent is to provide convenient access to dumpsters for residents to reduce littering and outside storage of trash. 1. Equal Amenities. Equal amenities shall be provided for trash and recycling. 2. Location. All multifamily developments shall provide both trash and recycling dumpsters located next to each other.

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San Marcos Development Code Amended: September 1, 2020