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Zoning Regulations C H A PT E R

Building Standards Setbacks - Accessory Structure
Building Height (Max.)* 5 stories 75 ft. Rear 3 ft. min.
Building Height (Min.)* 2 stories 24 ft.
Ground Floor Elevation 2’ min for ground floor residential Parking Location

Buildings located in the downtown historic district shall not exceed a Layer (Section 4.3.3.1) Surface Garage
building height of 3 stories.
First Layer Not Allowed Not Allowed
* Alternative Compliance available (see Section 4.3.4.4 or Section
4.3.4.5) Second Layer Allowed along secondary Not Allowed
street only
Third Layer Allowed Allowed
Lot

A
Building Type Lot Area Lot Width Build-to Zone (BTZ)
Townhouse 1,500 sq. ft. min. 15 ft. min. Building Facade in primary street 80% min.
Apartment 2,000 sq. ft. min. 20 ft. min. 340 ft. max. Building Facade in secondary street 60% min.
Live/Work 1,100 sq. ft. min. 15 ft. min.

Mixed Use Shopfront 2,000 sq. ft. min. 20 ft. min. 340 ft. max. Durable Building Material Area
Civic Building 2,000 sq. ft. min. 20 ft. min. Primary Material 80% min.
Secondary Material 20% max.
Setbacks - Principal Building Blank Wall Area 25 ft. max.

Principal Street 0 ft min/ 12 ft max.* B Ord. No. 2020-60, 9-1-2020)

Secondary Street 0 ft min/ 15 ft max.* C

Side 0 ft. min. D

Rear 0 ft. min. E

3 ft. min; or 15 ft from
Rear, abutting alley E
centerline of alley
* Where a forecourt is incorporated, the maximum 12’ setback does
not apply to the portion of the building that includes the forecourt.

Setbacks - Accessory Structure
20 ft. plus principal
Principal Street
structure setback min.
20 ft. plus principal
Secondary Street
structure setback min.
Side 0 ft. min.

Downtown Design Final Draft: February 2021 San Marcos Development Code 4:93