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Small Area Plans

The purpose of the Small Area Plan Program is to further the Vision San Marcos Comprehensive Plan goal of "ensuring that neighborhoods retain their existing character and follow development and redevelopment patterns desired by the residents."  As San Marcos continues to grow and housing becomes harder to find, neighborhoods that offer quality places and better access to amenities are experiencing more growth pressures and struggle to maintain their existing character.  Other neighborhoods in San Marcos lack some of the basic ingredients of healthy neighborhoods like quality parks, adequate housing, and neighborhood oriented services. The Small Area Plan Program will empower and assist residents and community organizations in realizing the goals from the Vision San Marcos Comprehensive Plan in their neighborhood.  The City is currently determining the criteria and benefits of the program and is seeking public input and participation.

Small Area Plan Survey

As we design the Small Area Plan Program, we want to know:
  1. What issues and factors are most important when creating and/or maintaining high-quality neighborhoods in San Marcos,
      2. Where are neighborhoods most impacted, and
      3. What outcomes and benefits of participation in the program are most valued.
Please take our brief survey now to help shape the San Marcos Small Area Plan Program.

Mapping Future Change

Small Area Plans are designed to focus planning efforts in areas where neighborhood character is lacking or threatened.  In preparation for this project the Planning and Development Services Department worked with the Texas State Geography Department to analyze growth pressures in San Marcos Neighborhoods.  Click Here to view the results.

Schedule A Small Group Meeting

Do you know of a community group or neighborhood organization that has an interest in planning for San Marcos neighborhoods?  These meetings can be used to inform, deliberate, and provide input about the Small Area Plan Program. Click this link to schedule a small group meeting.

Next Steps

Over the next few months the Planning and Development Services Department will be collecting input and meeting with neighborhood groups and other City Boards and Commissions.  Applications will be available to neighborhood representatives and community organizations wishing to participate in the Small Area Plan Program beginning in December.  Key upcoming dates and meetings include:
  • Small Area Plan Survey - Open from Sept. 4 - October 19
  • Open House and Presentation - October 24; 5:30 - 7:30 @ Price Center
  • City Council Work Session - November 20; 4:30 - 5:30 @ City Hall
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For more information contact the Planning Department at 512.393.8230 or email planning_info@sanmarcostx.gov
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