San Marcos Downtown Area Plan

CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS

DOWNTOWN HOUSING OPTIONS

Existing housing unit estimates within one-half mile of the Historic Courthouse are represented in the graphic below. The majority of existing housing units in this area are multi-family or mixed-use (90%), but single family parcels take up 18% more land. HOUSING OPTIONS

Mixed Use

Multi Family

Data in this section is only an estimate based on available City GIS data. It is recommended that the City complete an updated housing inventory to get a complete understanding of existing Downtown housing. (Recommendation A.3)

Duplex

Single Family

26 units

3.6 acres

198 units

13 acres

744 units

33.6 acres

57 acres

1,379 units

In order to keep up with population growth, Downtown should be one of the most dense residential areas of San Marcos. Multi-family and mixed-use housing types are the primary products recommended in and near Downtown, and should be marketed to all demographics (not just or primarily to students). Around the outer western edges of Downtown, diverse housing types should be supported to transition/buffer Downtown from existing neighborhoods while also providing housing options to those who desire to live downtown. Diverse housing types include accessory dwelling units (ADUs), multiplexes, and townhomes. RECOMMENDED HOUSING TYPES (Recommendation A.4, A.5)

Examples of Diverse Housing Types:

Townhomes

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Quadplex

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