San Marcos Downtown Area Plan

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXISTING CONDITION

ZONING Zoning in the Downtown Core is primarily CD-5D (Character District – 5 Downtown) with pockets of P (Public). According to the City’s development code, “The CD-5D district is intended to provide for mixed use, pedestrian- oriented development in Downtown and its five design contexts that reflect historical development patterns. To promote walkability and to encourage street level retail activity, auto oriented uses are restricted”. This district generally allows for buildings between two to five stories (three stories maximum in the Downtown Historic District), minimal setbacks, and reduced private parking. Building types allowed in CD-5D include townhouses, apartments, live/work units, mixed use storefronts, and civic buildings.

EXISTING ZONING

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SAN MARCOS DOWNTOWN AREA PLAN