Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan

AREA PLANNING

AREA PLAN APPROACH

Area Plans are intended to provide a coordinated, consistent, and effective approach for the planning of neighborhoods and Regional Centers in San Marcos. A more localized and/or neighborhood-based approach to more detailed planning of San Marcos establishes an achievable approach to developing plans with detailed recommendations for specific geographies of the community. TYPES OF AREA PLANS The Area Planning approach includes two types of Area Plans. The first type is for the two Regional Centers of Downtown and East Village. Neighborhood Character Studies are focused on areas of the community with mainly Neighborhood place types assigned in the Preferred Growth Scenario and include locations with Neighborhood Place Type designations. Planning can, and should, include other Place Types nearby to help ensure connectivity, compatibility, and a cohesive development pattern.

Regional Center Area Plans The first type of Area Plans are being developed for the two Regional Centers identified in the Preferred Growth Scenario. Downtown San Marcos is the historic heart of the community. The existing Downtown Master Plan was adopted in 2008. There has been a significant amount of change in the Downtown Area. The focus of that Area Plan is to continue attracting commercial investment while retaining the historic character and charm that make the area unique and memorable. For the East Village Area Plan (projected to be adopted in 2025) the Preferred Growth Scenario and associated modeling project a large amount of residential and employment growth in the area designated as a Regional Center and much of the area nearby. The approach to Regional Center Area Plans in San Marcos includes:

“I Love Downtown SMTX” photo frame, San Marcos Courthouse Square

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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