San Marcos Development Code (effective November 3, 2021)

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the subdivision concept plat in accordance with Section 2.3.5.1.

B. An application for a preliminary subdivision or development plat shall not be approved unless the following applications and development permits, where applicable, have been approved and remain in effect for the land included in the preliminary subdivision or development plat: 1. All legislative approvals needed to authorize the proposed uses for the land.

B. Extensions

1. The expiration date for any phase of the development may be extended by the Planning and Zoning Commission under Section 2.3.5.1. Extension of the expiration date for the phase extends the expiration date for the subdivision concept plat for a like period. 2. A subdivision concept plat is not subject to reinstatement following expiration. Section 3.2.2.1 Purpose, Applicability, Exceptions and Effect A. Purpose. The purpose of a preliminary subdivision or development plat shall be to determine the general layout of the subdivision, the adequacy of public facilities needed to serve the intended development and the overall compliance of the land division with applicable requirements of this Development Code. B. Applicability. A preliminary subdivision or development plat is required for developments where: 1. Public infrastructure is required and the developer has elected not to file a subdivision improvement agreement. C. Effect. Approval of a preliminary subdivision or development plat shall authorize the installation of public improvements upon approval of public improvement construction plans under Section 3.4.1.1. D. Approval of a preliminary subdivision or development plat shall also authorize the subdivider to seek approval of a final subdivision or development plat for the land subject to acceptance of the public infrastructure. Section 3.2.2.2 Application Requirements A. An application for a preliminary subdivision or development plat shall be submitted in accordance with the universal application procedures in Section 2.3.1.1. except as otherwise provided in this Chapter 3. Division 2: PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT PLAT

2. A concept plat.

3. A regulating plan.

4. A watershed protection plan (phase 1 or 2).

5. A transpor tation impact assessment.

Section 3.2.2.3 Approval Process

A. Responsible Official Action. The Responsible Official shall review the application for a preliminary subdivision or development plat in accordance with the criteria in Section 3.2.2.4 and provide a repor t and recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. B. Planning and Zoning Commission Action. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall decide whether to approve, approve with conditions, or statutorily deny the preliminary subdivision or development plat application. The action of the Commission shall be noted and the reasons for the action shall be entered in the minutes of the Commission. Section 3.2.2.4 Criteria for Approval A. Criteria. The following criteria shall be used to determine whether the application for a preliminary subdivision plat or development plat shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied: 1. If no subdivision concept plat has been approved the criteria in Section 3.2.1.4 shall apply; 2. The plat conforms to all prior approvals or phasing plans for the development; 3. The proposed provision and configuration of roads, water, wastewater, drainage and park facilities, and easements and rights-of-way are adequate to serve the subdivision and meet applicable standards of this Development Code; and

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San Marcos Development Code Amended: November 3, 2021