San Marcos Development Code

2 C H A P T E R

Development Procedures

Section 2.5.4.2 Historic Preservation Commission Action.

C. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the establishment or expansion of a Historic District or Landmark. D. Subsequent to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s action, the final report, including the proposed ordinance and the recommendations of both commissions, shall be forwarded to the City Council for action. Section 2.5.4.4 City Council Action A. Upon receipt of the final report and the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council shall take action on the application. B. Upon approval, the ordinance establishing or expanding a Historic District shall provide for a suitable sign or marker on or near any part of the applicable property indicating that the property has been so designated, and shall set forth any restrictions on development or utilization of the Historic District or Landmark. C. One copy of the ordinance shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which the property is located. D. Notification of Designation. Upon adoption of the ordinance, personal notice of the designation of the Historic District or Landmark shall be given in accordance with Section 2.3.2.1(b); provided that such notice is required to be given only to owners of property within the Historic District or Landmark. Section 2.5.4.5 Criteria for Approval In making a determination or recommendation regarding the establishment or expansion of a Historic District or Landmark the following factors should be considered:

Before considering a request for the establishment of a Historic District or Landmark, the Historic Preservation Commission shall carry out the following activities: A. The Historic Preservation Commission shall cause a report to be prepared for the commission’s final review and approval that: 1. Identifies the historic significance of the exteriors of buildings, structures, features, sites, objects and surroundings in the area of the proposed district or landmark; 2. Reflects the current characteristics of the area of the proposed new Historic District or Landmark. B. After final approval of the report concerning the area subject to the request, the Historic Preservation Commission shall hold a public hearing on the request for the establishment of the proposed Historic District or Landmark. The report shall be presented at the public hearing. C. Personal notice and published notice of the public hearing shall be given in accordance with Section 2.3.2.1. D. After the public hearing the Historic Preservation Commission shall: 1. Formulate a recommendation regarding the establishment of a historic district or landmark for the area subject to the request; and 2. Forward the recommendation and report to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Section 2.5.4.3 Planning and Zoning Commission Action A. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall schedule a public hearing on the establishment of a Historic District or Landmark upon receiving the final report and recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission. B. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall take into consideration the report and recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission at a public hearing.

A. Historical, architectural and cultural significance of the site(s);

B. Suitability for preservation or restoration;

C. Educational value; and

D. Satisfaction of criteria established for inclusion of the site(s) and/or district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Adopted April 17, 2018 San Marcos Development Code