Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

OUR VISION FOR EQUITABLE AND COMPATIBLE GROWTH

GOALS AND ACTIONS Goal LU-1: Accommodate future growth throughout the City, with higher densities in mixed-use, compact, connected neighborhood centers consistent with the Preferred Scenario Map Update the Land Development Code to implement the Preferred Scenario Map. LU-1.2 Plan a large mixed-use center east of Interstate 35 and other mixed-use centers to locate businesses and services near residences. LU-1.3 Discourage sprawl by facilitating mixed-use development in appropriate locations, clustering development, and encouraging a mix of housing types. LU-1.4 Develop a program to identify and prioritize brownfield (potentially contaminated sites) and greyfield (underutilized sites with high impervious cover) sites in the city and ETJ for redevelopment. Actions LU-1.1

Goal LU-2: Encourage land use patterns that allow all residents the opportunity to have safe and convenient access to nearby basic amenities, goods, and services

Actions LU-2.1

Allow a mix of land uses in neighborhood centers using Area Plans and Neighborhood Character Studies to guide this process. LU-2.2 Require all new developments to dedicate adequate public right-of-way or access easements to accommodate all modes of transportation. Ensure creek buffers accommodate alternative modes of transportation that are designed to preserve the natural characteristics of the area. LU-2.3 Provide multimodal connectivity to and within new neighborhoods and developments. LU-2.4 Encourage health care facilities, medical offices, clinics, and pharmacies to locate in city and neighborhood centers. LU-2.5 Set aside areas for high quality public spaces during the development process for community and ecological benefit.

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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