Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan

IMPLEMENTATION

In addition to ongoing development guidance and support, the Vision SMTX Plan outlines several initiatives and priorities that will need to be led by P&DS staff, including: • Project management and coordination of Area Plans, including the seven plans being developed as part of the Comprehensive Plan process and additional Area Plans for other Neighborhood Areas; • Coordination with other departments to ensure other plans, studies, and investments not led by P&DS are in alignment with and further the vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan; • Updates to the San Marcos Development Code to ensure alignment with the Comprehensive Plan’s vision, goals, and actions; the Preferred Growth Scenario; and the Place Types; and • Updates to the San Marcos Design Manual and adoption/initiation of other programs, plans, or projects to ensure alignment with and provide

additional detailed guidance for the Comprehensive Plan’s vision, goals, and actions; the Preferred Growth Scenario; Place Types; and recommendations included in Area Plans as they adopted.

As such, P&DS staffing should be evaluated to assess overall workload and responsibilities for the department and individual staff. Many of the additional tasks and projects outlined above may be achievable with existing staff, but effective and expedient implementation of the Comprehensive Plan may likely require reorganization of existing staff, the creation of new staff positions, and strategic hiring of consulting expertise.

Residents providing input at a Vision SMTX outreach booth.

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