Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

IMPLEMENTATION

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND COORDINATION In order to implement the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan, it is important to understand the needs for short-term and ongoing organizational capacity and coordination. STAFFING Planning within San Marcos is led by the Planning and Development Services (P&DS) Department. There are several divisions that make up P&DS. These include Planning, Permitting, Building/Inspections, and Community Initiatives and Housing. Staff evaluates plans, tracks area needs, implements the Comprehensive Plan, and ensures compliance with applicable codes. The department also gives staff support and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Historic Preservation Commission, Construction Board of Appeals, Human Services Advisory Board, City Council, and additional various appointed committees and boards. The Planning Department’s principal responsibilities are: • Developing and maintaining a Comprehensive Master Plan and Land Development Code after recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and adoption by the City Council; • Reviewing applications and development plans to ensure code compliance and compatibility with zoning and land use designations; • Providing an information center to assist citizens on projects pertaining to their property, neighborhood and throughout the city; and • Administering Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, including Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding.

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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