San Marcos Development Code 9.1.2020

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Development Procedures

B. Effect. Approval of a common signage plan authorizes the submittal of a sign permit in conformance with the common signage plan. Section 2.7.2.2Application Requirements A. An application for a common signage plan shall be submitted in accordance with the universal application procedure in Section 2.3.1.1. Section 2.7.2.3Responsible Official Action A. The Responsible Official shall review the proposed application against the requirements in Section 7.3.1.1 and other applicable technical requirements of the City. B. Following review, the Responsible Official shall approve, approve with conditions that bring the application into conformance with this Development Code and other applicable technical requirements of the City or deny the application. C. If the application is disapproved, the reasons for such disapproval shall be stated in writing and provided to the applicant, specifying the provisions with which the application does not comply. A revised application may be submitted to the Responsible Official for further consideration. D. An appeal of the Responsible Official’s action may be filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with Section 2.8.1.1. Section 2.7.2.4Enforcement of an Approved Plan A. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to enforce the terms of the common signage plan and a current copy of such plan, including any amendments, must be kept on file by the Responsible Official. Section 2.7.2.5Existing Signs Not Conforming to Common Signage Plan A. All signs not conforming to the proposed common signage plan shall be required to comply at the time of application for a new sign permit.

Division 3: CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

Section 2.7.3.1Purpose, Applicability, Exceptions and Effect

A. Purpose. Approval of a construction permit confirms that the application conforms to all requirements of this Development Code pertaining to the construction of the proposed structure. B. General Applicability. A construction permit is required prior to the construction, demolition, alteration or placement of a structure on a lot, tract or parcel. 1. Applicability related to Building Permits. An application for a building permit is required within the city limits, or in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction when provided for in a development agreement or when tying into the City’s water, wastewater or electric utility. 2. Applicability related to Certificates of Occupancy. A certificate of occupancy must be obtained prior to habitation, occupation, or use of any structure, within the city limits, or in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction when provided for in a development agreement. 3. Applicability to Demolition Permits for Historic Age Resources. All applications for demolition of a building shall be subject to review in accordance with Division 4

of this Article for a determination whether historic age resources are affected before the application may be approved and a permit issued.

C. Effect. Approval of a construction permit authorizes the property owner to construct, demolish, alter or place the structure on the lot, tract or parcel in accordance with the terms of the permit. 1. Approval of a certificate of occupancy authorizes habitation, occupancy, or use of the structure, in accordance with the terms of the certificate.

(Ord. No. 2019-41, 11-19-19)

Section 2.7.3.2Application Requirements

A. General Requirements. An application for a construction permit shall be submitted in accordance with the universal application procedures in Section 2.3.1.1.

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Amended: September 1, 2020 San Marcos Development Code