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

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Supplemental Development Standards

Figure 7.18 Roof Mounted Utility Screening

Figure 7.20 Ground-Mounted Utility Screening

2. Screening must be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened. Section 7.2.5.3 Stormwater Facilities

3. For buildings with no or low parapet walls, roof mounted equipment must be screened on all sides by an opaque screen compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material and color.

A. Applicability

1. All stormwater retention ponds and detention basins permitted, constructed or modified to a cumulative extent greater than 50% of their original size shall be screened for their entire length as set for th in Section 7.2.5.3. 2. When amenity features are provided as set for th in Section 7.2.4.1.B, no screening of the stormwater control facility is required. B. Amenity Provisions. Permanent stormwater retention ponds and detention basins may be supplemented with cer tain features which enable the facility to function as an amenity in addition to its primary function as a stormwater device. In situations where amenity features are provided consistent with these provisions, no screening of the stormwater control facility from on-site or off-site views shall be required. C. Basic Amenity Features. To qualify as an amenity, the following basic amenity features must be provided within any stormwater control facility. 1. Integration of the permanent stormwater retention pond or detention basin into the design of public areas within the site or development through the use of appropriate placement, common building materials, textures, features or other treatments intended to lend architectural significance to the stormwater control facility. For the purposes of this section, “integration” shall mean at least two of the following 3 elements:

B. Wall-Mounted Equipment

1. Wall-mounted equipment located on any surface that is visible from a public street (not including an alley) must be fully screened by landscaping or an opaque wall or fence that is compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material and color.

Figure 7.19 Wall-Mounted Utility Screening

2. Screening must be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.

C. Ground-Mounted Equipment

1. Ground-mounted mechanical equipment that is visible from a public street (not including an alley) must be fully screened by landscaping or an opaque wall or fence that is compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material and color.

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San Marcos Development Code Amended: November 3, 2021