San Marcos Development Code (effective Nov. 3, 2021)

4 C H A P T E R

Zoning Regulations

Building Types Allowed Accessory Dwelling Unit

Setbacks - Principal Building

Section 4.4.5.1 Section 4.4.5.6 Section 4.4.5.7 Section 4.4.5.10 Section 4.4.5.11 Section 4.4.5.13 Section 4.4.5.14

E

Rear, abutting alley

3 ft. min.

Townhouse

Small Multi-Family

Setbacks - Accessory Structure Principal Street

Live/ Work

20 ft. min.

Neighborhood Shopfront

Secondary Street

15 ft. min.

Mixed Use Shopfront

Side

5 ft. min.

Civic Building

Rear

3 ft. min.

Building Standards Principle Building Height Accessory Structure Height

Parking Location Layer (Section 4.3.3.1) Surface

3 stories max.

45 ft. max. 24 ft. max.

Garage

N/A

First Layer

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Second Layer

Allowed

Not Allowed

Lot

Third Layer

Allowed

Allowed

A

Building Type

Lot Area

Lot Width

Townhouse

1,500 sq. ft. min. 20 ft. min.

Build-to Zone (BTZ) Building Facade in primary street

Small Multi-Family

6,000 sq. ft. min. 50 ft. min.

70% min.

Live/Work

1,100 sq. ft. min. 15 ft. min.

Building Facade in secondary street

30% min.

Neighborhood Shopfront

6,000 sq. ft. min. 50 ft. min.

(N-MS renamed N-CM: Ord. No. 2019-45, 12-17-19)

Mixed Use Shopfront* 6,000 sq. ft. min. 50 ft. min. Civic Building 6,000 sq. ft. min. 50 ft. min. *No residential on the ground floor

Setbacks - Principal Building

B

Principal Street

5 ft. min./ 12 ft max.

C

Secondary Street

5 ft. min./ 15 ft max.

D

Side

0 ft. min.

E

Rear

0 ft. min.

4:75

Amended: November 3, 2021 San Marcos Development Code