San Marcos Development Code (effective November 3, 2021)

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C H A P T E R

Use Regulations

Article 1: Allowable Uses

9. Industrial/Manufacturing and Construction.

D. Classification of New/Unlisted Uses. It is recognized that new types of land use shall arise in the future, and forms of land use not presently anticipated may seek to locate in the City. In order to provide for such changes and contingencies, a determination as to the appropriate classification and category of any new or unlisted form of land use not in Section 5.1.1.2 shall be made as follows. 1. A person, city depar tment, the Planning and Zoning Commission, or the City Council may propose zoning amendments to regulate new and previously unlisted uses. 2. A person requesting the addition of a new or unlisted use shall submit to the Responsible Official, or his/her designee, all information necessary for the classification of the use, including but not limited to: c. Whether the use has enclosed or open storage and the amount and nature of the storage; d. Anticipated employment typically anticipated with the use; e. Transpor tation requirements, including approximate mileage, turning radius, or driving time of the expected client or patron base; f. The nature and type of occupancy and operation of the premises; h. The amount of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic materials and vibration likely to be generated; i. The requirements for public utilities such as water and wastewater and any special public services that may be required; and j. Impervious surface coverage or anticipated size of building. g. The off-street parking and loading requirements; a. The nature of the use and whether the use involves dwelling activity, sales, services, or processing; b. The type of product sold or produced under the use;

Division 1: INTERPRETIVE RULES AND LAND USE MATRIX

Section 5.1.1.1 Interpretive Rules

A. Use of Land and/or Buildings. The use of land and/or buildings shall be in accordance with those listed in Section 5.1.1.2. No land or building shall hereafter be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or conver ted other than for those uses specified in the zoning district in which it is located or for activities consistent with the nonconforming provisions of Section 1.5.1.1. B. Key to Use Table. The key for determining uses in the Land Use Matrix is: 1. Permitted Use (P). Designates uses permitted by right in the district indicated. 2. Limited Use (L). Designates uses allowed by right that must meet use standards associated with the specific use (see right hand column for definitions/ use standards) 3. Conditional (C). Designates uses that may be permitted in the district by a conditional use permit under Section 2.8.3.1. 4. Uses Not Permitted (--). Indicates that a use is not permitted. C. Use Chart Organization. The following use categories are listed in Section 5.1.1.2:

1. Agricultural.

2. Residential.

3. Office or Service Type.

4. Retail and Service.

5. Transpor tation and Auto Service.

6. Amusement and Recreational Service.

7. Institutional/Governmental.

8. Commercial and Wholesale Trade.

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San Marcos Development Code Amended: November 3, 2021