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

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C H A P T E R

Use Regulations

utilities from the Building to the proper ty line. All utilities extended from off-site to serve development must also be underground or within an easement along the rear of the proper ty, to the extent practicable, to eliminate the amount of overhead utilities within the area described in this Section. The developer shall not be required to retrofit existing utilities. 2. Utilities within the underground utility area shall be subject to the standards, rules and regulations in Chapter 74, Ar ticle 4, Chapter 86, Ar ticle 4, the City’s utility extension policies, and any other applicable codes and ordinances.

Division 8: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Section 5.1.8.1 Underground Utility Area

A. Purpose. The City makes the following findings and determinations:

1. Downtown San Marcos is known throughout Texas for its attractive cour thouse square and vibrant commercial activity that enhances tourism and improves the quality of life for all citizens of the city. 2. The city wishes to beautify these areas and encourage redevelopment to the surroundings in a form that shall not adversely affect the downtown area of the City. 3. The adoption of this Ordinance is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare. B. Establishment of Underground Utility Area. The “Underground Utility Area” is depicted below.

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C. Standards for Development. The following standards establish provisions that apply to the underground utility area. The standards of this Section supplement the standards for the underlying district.

1. Underground Utilities. All development in the Area described in this Section shall have underground

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San Marcos Development Code Amended: November 3, 2021