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

4 C H A P T E R

Zoning Regulations

C. Authorized Uses. The permitted conditional and accessory uses authorized in the base district in Chapter 5 are authorized within the Historic District. Manufactured homes are not permitted in the Historic District. D. Area, Building, and Height Requirements. The development standards as required in the base district shall apply unless modified as permitted in this Section. E. Additional Requirements. See Chapter 6 (Environmental Regulations) and Chapter 7 (Supplemental Development Regulations) for additional requirements and standards. F. Amendment of Regulations. The Historic Preservation Commission may from time to time recommend amendments to these regulations to the City Council as the Commission may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of this district. G. Investigations and Reports. The Historic Preservation Commission may make studies of matters relating to the protection, enhancement, perpetuation or use of local Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts and to the restoration of landmarks as the Commission may, from time to time, deem necessary or appropriate for the effectuation of the purposes of this district, and may submit repor ts and recommendations as to these matters to the City Council and other agencies of the City. In making these studies, the Commission may hold public hearings as it may deem necessary or appropriate. 1. Nothing in these district regulations shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior feature in a local Historic District or of any local landmark that does not involve a change in design, material, or outer appearance other than color. 2. Nothing in these district regulations shall prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration or demolition of any feature which the Building Inspector or similar official shall cer tify is required for the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. H. Ordinary Maintenance Allowed.

repaired shall be visually compatible with other buildings to which they are visually related generally in terms of the following factors; provided, however, these guidelines shall apply only to those exterior por tions of buildings and sites visible from adjacent public streets: a. Height. The height of a proposed building shall be visually compatible with adjacent buildings. b. Proportion of Building’s front Facade. The relationship of the width of a building to the height of the front elevation shall be visually compatible to the other buildings to which it is visually related. c. Proportion of openings within the facility. The relationship of the width of the windows in a building shall be visually compatible with the other buildings to which it is visually related. d. Rhythm of solids to voids in front Facades. The relationship of solids to voids in the front facade of a building shall be visually compatible with the other buildings to which it is visually related. e. Rhythm of spacing of Buildings on Streets. The relationship of a building to the open area between it and adjoining buildings shall be visually compatible to the other buildings to which it is visually related. f. Rhythm of entrance and/or porch projection. The relationship of entrances and porch projections to sidewalks of a building shall be visually compatible to the other buildings to which it is visually related. g. Relationship of materials, texture and color. The relationship of the materials, and texture of the exterior of a building including its windows and doors, shall be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the other buildings to which it is visually related. h. Roof shapes. The roof shape of a building shall be visually compatible with the other buildings to which it is visually related.

I. Construction and Repair Standards.

1. New construction and existing buildings and structures and appur tenances thereof within local Historic Districts that are moved, reconstructed, materially altered or

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Amended: November 3, 2021 San Marcos Development Code