San Marcos Development Code Effective 10.17.23

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Subdivisions

1. If no preliminary subdivision or development plat has been approved the criteria in Section 3.2.2.4 shall apply; 2. The final subdivision plat or final development plat, as applicable, conforms to the approved preliminary subdivision plat or preliminary development plat, except for minor changes authorized under Section 3.2.3.5; 3. Where public improvements have been installed, the improvements conform to the approved public improvement construction plans and have been approved for acceptance by the Responsible Official; 4. Where the Planning and Zoning Commission has authorized public improvements to be deferred, the subdivision improvement agreement and surety have been executed and submitted by the property owner in accordance with Section 3.4.2.1; 5. The final layout of the subdivision or development meets all standards for adequacy of public facilities in accordance with Section 3.5.1.1; and 6. The plat meets any County standards to be applied under an interlocal agreement between the City and a County under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Ch. 242, where the proposed development is located in whole or in part in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City and in the county. Section 3.2.3.5 Modifications to an Approved Final Subdivision or Development Plat A. Administrative Adjustment. After approval of a final subdivision or development plat, the Responsible Official may approve an administrative adjustment for minor variations in an approved final subdivision or development plat that: 1. Do not increase the intensity, density, or number of units, by more than 10%. 2. Do not negatively impact the adequate provision of public facilities. 3. Constitute other minor adjustments resulting from the installation of public infrastructure as determined by the responsible official.

B. After Recordation. If the approved final subdivision plat or final development plat has been recorded, revisions may only be approved under Section 3.3.4.1. Section 3.2.3.6 Expiration and Extension A. Expiration. Approval of a final subdivision or development plat shall expire if the plat is not submitted for recordation within two (2) years of the date of approval or conditional approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. B. Extension. A final plat may be extended in accordance with Section 2.3.5.1. Section 3.2.3.7 Appeals A. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Responsible Official to deny a plat application to the Planning & Zoning Commssion in accordance with Section 2.8.1.1. The Planning & Zoning Commission shall apply the criteria Section 3.2.3.4 in deciding whether the Responsible Official’s action should be upheld, modified or reversed. A. Purpose. The purpose of a minor subdivision or development plat is to simplify divisions of land under certain circumstances by authorizing administrative approval of a plat. B. Applicability. An application for approval of a minor subdivision plat may be filed only when all of the following circumstances apply: 2. The construction or extension of a street, thoroughfare, or alley is not required to meet the requirements of this Development Code; and 3. The plat does not require the extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot within the subdivision. C. Effect. Approval of a minor subdivision plat authorizes the Responsible Official to record the plat. 1. The proposed division results in four or fewer lots; (Ord. No. 2023-72, 10-17-2023) Division 4: MINOR SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT PLAT Section 3.2.4.1 Purpose, Applicability, and Effect

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Amended: October 17, 2023 San Marcos Development Code