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4 C H A PT E R Zoning regulations

Awning / Canopy Description. A wall mounted, cantilevered structure providing shade and cover from the
weather for a sidewalk.
General Requirements:

• An awning/canopy must be a minimum of 9 feet clear
height above the sidewalk and must have a minimum
depth of 6 feet.
• An awning/canopy may extend into a primary or side
street setback.

• An awning/canopy may encroach up to 6 feet into the
public right-of-way but must be at least 2 feet inside the
curb line or edge of pavement, whichever is greater.

3. The alternate building element is of equal or greater area
Section 4.3.5.5 Building Elements as the required building element or otherwise provides
equivalent functionality;
A. Intent.
4. The approved alternate does not negatively impact
1. The standards in this section along with Table 4.14 pedestrian circulation in accordance with the adopted
are intended to ensure that building elements are of streetscape guidelines; and
sufficient size and design to meet the intent of the blank
wall area requirement in Section 4.3.5.3 and the setback 5. Applicable Building Code regulations are met.
requirement in Section 4.3.3.2.
6. In CD-5D and the five downtown Design Contexts, the
2. Building elements that do not encroach into a required approved alternate conforms to the Downtown Design
setback and that are not being used to satisfy the blank Guidelines in the Design Manual.
wall area requirements do not need to comply with the
general requirements in this section.

B. Right-of-Way Encroachment. A building element may
encroach into the right-of-way in accordance with Chapter 74
Article 6 of the City Code of Ordinances and the standards of
this Section.

C. Alternative Compliance Findings. The Planning and Zoning
Commission may in accordance with Section 2.8.4.1 approve
a modified building element requirement, subject to all of the
following findings:

1. The approved alternate meets the intent of the building
element regulations;
2. The approved alternate conforms with the Comprehensive
Plan and adopted City plans;

4:36 San Marcos Development Code Downtown Design Final Draft: March 2021