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4 C H A PT E R Zoning regulations

(Deleted Figure): Contextual Height Step Down Map
Figure 4.25 Option 2
4. Measuring a contextual height step down. A contextual
height step down is measured as follows:
a. A maximum height of three stories is permitted within
25 feet of the abutting property line or transition zone
boundary line where applicable.

(Deleted Figure): Contextual Height Step Down - Abutting Property

b. A maximum height of three stories is permitted within
12 feet of a property line across the street from an
applicable district boundary.

(Deleted Figure): Contextual Height Step Down - across street

Figure 4.26 OPtion 3
D. Neighborhood Transition Access Requirements. Site access
in neighborhood transition areas shall be located to minimize
negative impacts to adjoining properties.

1. A driveway serving any non-residential use or multi-family
living shall not be permitted to access neighborhood
streets.

E. Alternative Compliance Findings. The Planning and Zoning
Commission may in accordance with Section 2.8.4.1 approve
modifications to the neighborhood transition standards, subject
to all of the following findings:

1. The approved alternate meets the intent of the
c. A site that immediately abuts or is directly across neighborhood transition regulations;
a street or alley from the boundary with a historic
district or historic landmark. 2. The approved alternate conforms with the Comprehensive
Plan and adopted City plans; and
d. A site that immediately abuts or is directly across
a street or alley from a district boundary of a 3. The approved alternate provides a better transition
conventional residential, ND-3, or ND-3.5 district. between districts.
e. A site that immediately abuts or is directly across 4. In CD-5D and the five downtown Design Contexts, the
a street or alley from a site where a building that is approved alternate conforms to the Downtown Design
listed on the National Register of Historic Places is Guidelines.
located.

4:50 San Marcos Development Code Downtown Design Final Draft: March 2021