February 8 - Joint Workshop 5:30 - 8:30
San Marcos Activity Center Room #3
If you can't attend in person the event will be recorded and available on the
City's Website Here.
The Code SMTX process has moved into the approval stage of the project. A Public Draft Code was released on May 27, 2016 and went through a six month review period followed by the production of a Revised Draft Code which was released on January 6, 2017. This Revised Draft Code represents two and a half years of public input, extensive analysis, and most recently response to over 1000 comments received from residents via our online commenting system, Open Comment, as well as by email, open house events, surveys, etc. The approval stage of the project begins with two Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshops where 10 major topics representing the most important issues for San Marcos will be discussed.
The second workshop will include the new water quality and drainage standards proposed with Code SMTX. We will be discussing how these strategies reflect the vision, goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and other ongoing watershed protection initiatives supported by the Habitat Conservation Plan and the Meadows Center for water and the environment.
In addition to the overview, the workshop will included a facilitated discussion on five of the topics that received the most attention during the review of the Public Draft Code. Click the links here to see the backup material associated with each major topic.
The January 30 Joint Workshop focused on what was changing in Existing Neighborhood areas. The information and materials from this workshop as well as the feedback received can be found on the City's Website. A recording of the workshop is also available on the website and may be viewed at the link below.
What's Next for CodeSMTX
In the months ahead, the community will have the opportunity to continue to review and respond to the revised draft during upcoming public hearings or by sending written comments or questions to Planning_Info@sanmarcostx.gov. Following is the proposed adoption schedule. All dates are subject to change and the most current agendas may be found on the City's Website Here.
March 14 - @ Planning and Zoning; Public Hearing and Discussion
March 28 - @ Planning and Zoning; Consideration and Recommendation
April 18 - @ City Council; Public Hearing and Discussion
May 2 - @ City Council; Consideration and Possible Action
June 6 - @ City Council; Second and Final Reading
CodeSMTX Speakers Bureau
The CodeSMTX team can visit your small group or organization with a presentation tailored to your interests. Let us know what your interested in and we'll come share the latest in the CodeSMTX process with your group.
Sign up here and we will contact you for confirmation: CodeSMTX Speakers Bureau
