Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) A secondary living space which shares ownership and utility connections, and which is on-site with a primary living space and that may be contained within the same structure as is the primary living space, or may be contained in a separate structure. An ADU may be occupied by extended members of a family (such as a grandparent) or by persons unrelated to the owners or occupants of the main structure on the lot. ADUs can be a relatively inexpensive way to add dwelling units in existing neighborhoods without changing its character. Actions Statements that identify how goals can be reached, including the specific intent of the goal direction as it relates to more specific topics or subtopics. Adaptive Reuse The use of existing structures, often historic buildings, for new uses. For example, an early twentieth century bank building in the classical style may be renovated and used as a restaurant, or an old office building may be transformed into a hotel. The reuse of a building is often cheaper and generally more environmentally beneficial than tearing down and building a new building and can have significant aesthetic benefits. Clustered Housing A style of residential development where homes are grouped together on a development site, typically on smaller lots than allowed in typical single-family development, but with no change in maximum number of units. The clustering results in a larger amount of common undeveloped space that is usually retained as open space and used for recreational purposes. Complete Community A community with a variety of places in close proximity to each other that provide opportunities for people to live, work, play and include high-quality parks, open space, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, parking, and other community benefits. Cottage Cluster A group of homes, generally one or two stories, that are clustered and arranged around a common open space.

Equitable While equality implies treating everyone the same, equity includes the understanding that each

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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