Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH

To guide the development of moderate to higher intensity housing types to meet a range of housing needs in proximity to medium and high intensity mixed use centers. Adequate transportation facilities are required to connect residents to jobs and services. The Neighborhood High Place Type represents the highest intensity version of residential development envisioned for San Marcos. With mostly medium to higher-scale apartments and condominiums and some townhomes, this neighborhood type concentrates a large number of residents in a smaller geography. As such, Neighborhood High areas should include some mixed-use commercial on ground floors and be in close proximity to concentrations of other mixed-use and commercial development, as well as civic and recreational amenities. Development should be largely urban in format and character with buildings that create pleasant streetscapes, include engaging and pedestrian-oriented ground floors, and include primarily structured parking. Land Use: Primarily medium to higher-scale multi-family residential and attached single- family residential with mixed-use commercial. Built Form: Generally 4-5 story development that is oriented to the surrounding streets with minimal setbacks; parking tends to be structured with some smaller off-street parking lots; the typical density of these areas is 12+ units per acre. Mobility: A well-connected network of streets accommodating all modes of transportation with a combination of dedicated and shared facilities. Amenities: A full range of parks with integrated stormwater elements and features for residents and visitors, public art, civic facilities.

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SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024