Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

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Table of Contents	2
1 - A Community-Based Vision	8
Introduction	11
History of San Marcos	12
Community Profile	14
Why Cities Plan	18
The Planning Process	20
How to use this Plan	21
2 - Our Vision for Equitable and Compatible Growth	24
Introduction	27
Guiding Principles	30
Policy Framework Overview	32
Arts and Culture	34
Economic Development	38
Environmental and Resource Protection	42
Housing + Neighborhoods	46
Land Use + Community Design and Character	50
Parks & Public Space + Health, Safety & Wellness	54
Transportation	58
3 - Preferred Growth Scenario	62
Introduction	64
Complete Places & Components of Development	65
Place Types	70
Neighborhood Low-Existing	74
Neighborhood Low-New	78
Neighborhood Medium	82
Neighborhood High	86
Neighborhood Transition	90
Mixed Use Low	94
Mixed Use Medium	98
Commercial/Employment Low	102
Commercial/Employment Medium	106
Conservation/Cluster	110
Preferred Growth Scenario Map	114
Relationship to Zoning and other Regulations	123
4 - Area Planning	124
Introduction	126
Area Plan Approach	127
Area Plan Process	130
5 - Implementation	132
Planning Approach	134
Key Fiscal Considerations	139
Organizational Capacity and Coordination	141
Implementation Oversight	144
6 - Glossary of Terms	146

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