Vision San Marcos Comprehensive Plan

In the matrix, general land use categories,

The matrix provides examples of types

own category in the matrix. The types

building types, and street types are

of uses that could be permitted in each

of open space areas are broken into

recommended for each of the nine

development type/intensity zone pair.

three subsets named preserve, active

development type / intensity pairs listed

Actual permitted and prohibited uses will

recreation and agricultural/ranching.

above. Proposed intensity zones from the

be specified during the revision of the

Uses in this category are classified

preferred scenario are listed in the matrix,

City’s Land Development Code (LDC).

based on the subsets.

for the pairs, where applicable. Additional

The matrix is meant as a guide to LDC

areas or neighborhoods may be added,

revisions.

where appropriate, as neighborhood

The matrix notes that higher intensity

character studies are completed and the

uses in neighborhood protection areas

plan is amended.

must meet very specific criteria for their

The matrix indicates where new multi-

location and operation. Specialized

family and commercial development may

uses such industry, large office parks,

occur along corridors and nodes (corridor

retail malls and commercial recreation

intersections). The density or intensity of

will be recommended for the potential

these uses would decrease as distance

employment centers in the preferred

from the nodes and corridors increases.

scenario. These uses will require special

Proposed corridors are listed in the matrix

development standards to address any

where applicable. Additional corridors may

issues raised by the intensity of the uses.

be added as the plan is amended.

Open space / Agricultural is provided its

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