Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

AREA PLANNING

THE KEY COMPONENTS OF AN AREA PLAN While the format and organization of Regional Center Area Plans and Neighborhood Area Plans will differ to address the unique needs of these two types of areas, the major components of an Area Plan in San Marcos will be consistent. The following identifies the major components that will be included in Area Plans developed as part of the Vision SMTX planning process and moving forward. Documentation of Area Identity and Existing Conditions • Description of the area, its boundaries, and unique assets and constraints • Summary of previous and concurrent planning efforts • Economic snapshot of employment and market conditions Area Vision and Goals • Alignment with the Comprehensive Plan’s Vision, Guiding Principles and Goals • Identify additional unique goals for the Area, if applicable Recommendations • History, Art and Culture • Transportation, Mobility and Connectivity • Streetscapes • Public Spaces and Amenities • Housing • Business Community • Development, including Place Types and transition strategies Neighborhood Character Studies and Recommendations (specific to Neighborhood Area Plans) • Summarize character defining elements • Identify tools and strategies to maintain desirable aspects of Neighborhood Character Implementation • Key Investments

• Prioritization of needed improvements • Phasing strategy and CIP coordination • Policy and Regulatory Recommendations

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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