San Marcos City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 20
100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Section 20.100.010 - Title
- Section 20.100.020 - Purpose of the Zoning Ordinance
- Section 20.100.030 - Authority
- Section 20.100.040 - Applicability
- Section 20.100.050 - Relationship to the General Plan
- Section 20.100.060 - Responsibility for Administration
- Section 20.100.070 - Severability
- Section 20.100.080 - Terminology
- Section 20.100.090 - Interpretation of Regulations
- Section 20.100.100 - Sale of Copies
CHAPTER 20
210 - AGRICULTURAL ZONES
Sections
- Section 20.210.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.210.020 - Description of Agricultural Zones
- Section 20.210.030 - Applicability
- Section 20.210.040 - Allowable Agricultural Uses and Permit Requirements
- Section 20.210.050 - Agricultural Zone Development Standards
- Section 20.210.060 - Performance Standards
CHAPTER 20
215 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Sections
- Section 20.215.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.215.020 - Purpose of Residential Zones
- Section 20.215.030 - Applicability
- Section 20.215.040 - Allowable Residential Uses
- Section 20.215.050 - Residential Development Standards
- Section 20.215.060 - Multifamily Residential Development Design Guidelines
- Section 20.215.070 - Multifamily Operational Standards
- Section 20.215.080 - Multifamily Building Design and Orientation Guidelines
CHAPTER 20
220 - COMMERCIAL ZONES
Sections
- Section 20.220.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.220.020 - Purpose of Commercial Zones
- Section 20.220.030 - Applicability
- Section 20.220.040 - Allowable Commercial Uses and Permit Requirements
- Section 20.220.050 - Development Standards for Commercial Zones
- Section 20.220.060 - Performance Standards for Commercial Zones
- Section 20.220.070 - Building Form/Site Development Standards and Guidelines
CHAPTER 20
225 - MIXED USE ZONES
Sections
- Section 20.225.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.225.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.225.030 - Form-Based Regulation
- Section 20.225.040 - Mixed Use 1 Zone
- Section 20.225.050 - Mixed Use 2 Zone
- Section 20.225.060 - Mixed Use 3 (SP) Zone
- Section 20.225.070 - Mixed Use 4 (SP) Zone
- Section 20.225.080 - Ground Floor Uses and the Pedestrian Realm
- Section 20.225.090 - Building Form and Siting Standards
- Section 20.225.100 - Streetwall Design and Building Frontage Types
- Section 20.225.110 - Allowable Mixed Use Land Uses and Permit Requirements
- Section 20.225.120 - Outdoor Space Standards
CHAPTER 20
230 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Sections
- Section 20.230.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.230.020 - Purpose of Industrial Zones
- Section 20.230.030 - Applicability
- Section 20.230.040 - Allowable Industrial Uses and Permit Requirements
- Section 20.230.050 - Industrial Zone General Development Standards
- Section 20.230.060 - Operational Standards
- Section 20.230.070 - Industrial Building Form/Site Development Standards and Guidelines
- Section 20.230.080 - B-P Zone Development Standards
- Section 20.230.090 - Design Standards
- Section 20.230.100 - Business Park Amenity Space Standards
CHAPTER 20
255 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION OVERLAY ZONE
Sections
- Section 20.255.010 - Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Statement of Purpose, and Methods
- Section 20.255.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.255.030 - Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard
- Section 20.255.040 - Compliance
- Section 20.255.050 - Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
- Section 20.255.060 - Interpretation
- Section 20.255.070 - Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
- Section 20.255.080 - Designation of the Floodplain Administrator
- Section 20.255.090 - Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
- Section 20.255.100 - Permit Required
- Section 20.255.110 - Standards of Construction
- Section 20.255.120 - Standards for Utilities
- Section 20.255.130 - Standards for Subdivisions and Other Proposed Development
- Section 20.255.140 - Standards for Manufactured Homes within Manufactured Home Parks or Subdivisions
- Section 20.255.150 - Standards for Recreational Vehicles
- Section 20.255.160 - Floodway
- Section 20.255.170 - Definitions
- Section 20.255.180 - Variances
CHAPTER 20
260 - RIDGELINE PROTECTION & MANAGEMENT OVERLAY ZONE
Sections
- Section 20.260.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.260.020 - Identification of Primary and Secondary Ridgelines
- Section 20.260.030 - Applicability and Exemptions
- Section 20.260.040 - Permitted and Prohibited Land Uses
- Section 20.260.050 - Development Regulations within the Ridgeline Overlay Zone
- Section 20.260.060 - Ridgeline Development Permit and Noticing
- Section 20.260.070 - Application Submittal Requirements
- Section 20.260.080 - Development Regulation Modifications
- Section 20.260.090 - Appeals Process
- Section 20.260.100 - Violations and Penalties
- Section 20.260.110 - Conflict, Enforcement, and Interpretation
- Section 20.260.120 - Definitions
CHAPTER 20
300 - SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- Section 20.300.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.300.020 - Lot Standards Applicable to All Zones
- Section 20.300.030 - Lot Averaging
- Section 20.300.040 - Gross Slope/Acreage Analysis
- Section 20.300.050 - Development Regulations Applicable to All Zones
- Section 20.300.060 - Special Setbacks for General Plan Routes
- Section 20.300.070 - Performance Standards
- Section 20.300.080 - Light and Glare Standards
CHAPTER 20
305 - DENSITY BONUS
Sections
- Section 20.305.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.305.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.305.030 - State Density Bonuses
- Section 20.305.040 - Affordability and Occupancy Standards
- Section 20.305.050 - Requirements
- Section 20.305.060 - Additional Incentives
- Section 20.305.070 - Density Bonus Application
- Section 20.305.080 - Density Bonus Housing Agreement
- Section 20.305.090 - Commercial Development Bonus
- Section 20.305.100 - Processing Fee
- Section 20.305.110 - Enforcement
- Section 20.305.120 - Appeal Process
- Section 20.305.130 - Severability
CHAPTER 20
310 - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Sections
- Section 20.310.010 - Purpose and Intent
- Section 20.310.020 - Applicability, Definitions
- Section 20.310.030 - Exemptions
- Section 20.310.040 - Inclusionary Requirements
- Section 20.310.050 - In-Lieu Fee
- Section 20.310.060 - Options for Providing Inclusionary Units
- Section 20.310.070 - Incentives
- Section 20.310.080 - Inclusionary Housing Agreement
- Section 20.310.090 - Administration
- Section 20.310.100 - Building Permit
CHAPTER 20
320 - SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sections
- Section 20.320.010 - Title, Authority, Scope
- Section 20.320.020 - Purpose and Intent
- Section 20.320.030 - Basic Principles
- Section 20.320.040 - Sign Permits
- Section 20.320.050 - Permanent Sign Rules by Zone
- Section 20.320.060 - Temporary Sign Rules by Location, Land Use, or Sign Function
- Section 20.320.070 - Construction and Maintenance, Etc.
- Section 20.320.080 - Signs Exempt from the Sign Permit Requirement
- Section 20.320.090 - Prohibited Signs
- Section 20.320.100 - Nonconforming Signs
- Section 20.320.110 - Enforcement, Violations
- Section 20.320.120 - Definitions
CHAPTER 20
325 - SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY
Sections
- Section 20.325.010 - Title
- Section 20.325.020 - Authority, Scope, Proprietary Capacity
- Section 20.325.030 - Intent as to Public Forum
- Section 20.325.040 - Signs Must Be Permitted or Exempted
- Section 20.325.050 - Temporary Signs Displaying Non-Commercial Messages
- Section 20.325.060 - Certain Governmental Signs
- Section 20.325.070 - Community Directional Signs
- Section 20.325.080 - Encroachments
- Section 20.325.090 - Commercial Speech and Activities
- Section 20.325.100 - Immediate Removal of Signs on City Property
- Section 20.325.110 - Definitions
CHAPTER 20
330 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS1
Sections
- Section 20.330.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.330.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.330.030 - Water Purveyor Responsibility
- Section 20.330.040 - Landscape Standards
- Section 20.330.050 - Landscape Documentation Package Submittal Milestones
- Section 20.330.060 - Landscape Documentation Package Elements
- Section 20.330.070 - Certificate of Completion
- Section 20.330.080 - Irrigation Scheduling
- Section 20.330.090 - Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule
- Section 20.330.100 - Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey and Irrigation Water Use Analysis
- Section 20.330.110 - Irrigation Efficiency
- Section 20.330.120 - Recycled Water
- Section 20.330.130 - Graywater Systems
- Section 20.330.140 - Storm Water Management and Rainwater Retention
- Section 20.330.150 - Public Education
- Section 20.330.160 - Provisions for Existing Landscapes
- Section 20.330.170 - Effective Precipitation
- Section 20.330.180 - Reporting
- Section 20.330.190 - Landscape Bonds/Cash Deposit/Letter of Credit
- Section 20.330.200 - Violations and Penalties
- Section 20.330.210 - Waivers Application & Review Procedure
- Section 20.330.220 - Conflict, Enforcement, and Interpretation
- Section 20.330.230 - Appeal Process
CHAPTER 20
335 - WALLS AND FENCES
Sections
CHAPTER 20
340 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Section 20.340.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.340.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.340.030 - General Requirements
- Section 20.340.040 - Required Number of Parking Spaces
- Section 20.340.050 - Off-Street Parking Size and Location
- Section 20.340.060 - Parking Lot Improvement Standards and Other Parking Layouts
- Section 20.340.070 - Off-Site Parking Alternatives
- Section 20.340.080 - Bicycle Parking
- Section 20.340.090 - Truck Loading and Unloading Areas Loading Space Requirements and Design Standards
CHAPTER 20
345 - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Sections
- Section 20.345.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.345.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.345.030 - Restriction on Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Section 20.345.040 - Maintenance and Repair of Nonconforming Structures
- Section 20.345.050 - Alteration and/or Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Section 20.345.060 - Damage and/or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures
- Section 20.345.070 - Abatement of Illegal Uses and Structures
CHAPTER 20
360 - TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT2
Sections
- Section 20.360.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.360.020 - Incorporation of Transportation Demand Management Policy by Reference
- Section 20.360.030 - Definitions
- Section 20.360.040 - Applicability
- Section 20.360.050 - TDM Plans
- Section 20.360.060 - Monitoring and Reporting
- Section 20.360.070 - Enforcement
- Section 20.360.080 - Fees
CHAPTER 20
400 - SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
Sections
- Section 20.400.010 - Purpose
- Section 20.400.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.400.030 - Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
- Section 20.400.040 - Automotive Sales, Used and Automotive Rental
- Section 20.400.045 - Cannabis Cultivation, Indoor
- Section 20.400.050 - Child Care Facilities
- Section 20.400.060 - Contractor Offices and Services
- Section 20.400.070 - Drive-Through Services
- Section 20.400.080 - Emergency Shelters
- Section 20.400.090 - Equipment Screening
- Section 20.400.100 - Home Occupation
- Section 20.400.110 - Care Facilities
- Section 20.400.120 - Lodging, Bed & Breakfast
- Section 20.400.130 - Lot Access
- Section 20.400.140 - Metal Buildings
- Section 20.400.150 - Outdoor Dining
- Section 20.400.155 - Personal Services—Fitness/Health, Instructional, and Limited Instructional.
- Section 20.400.160 - Places of Assembly
- Section 20.400.170 - Research and Development (R&D) Uses
- Section 20.400.180 - Self-Storage
- Section 20.400.190 - Showrooms
- Section 20.400.200 - Tattoo and/or Body Art Facility
- Section 20.400.210 - Temporary Sales Offices
- Section 20.400.220 - Utility Service
- Section 20.400.230 - Vehicle Storage
- Section 20.400.240 - Firearm Shooting Range (Indoor)
- Section 20.400.250 - Massage, Accessory Use and Massage Establishments
- Section 20.400.260 - Low Barrier Navigation Centers
CHAPTER 20
435 - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Sections
- Section 20.435.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.435.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.435.030 - Land Use Regulations
- Section 20.435.040 - Planned Residential Development Process
- Section 20.435.050 - Residential Development Standards
- Section 20.435.060 - Site Design
- Section 20.435.070 - Other Development Criteria
- Section 20.435.080 - Modification of Requirements
CHAPTER 20
460 - SURFACE MINING
Sections
- Section 20.460.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.460.020 - Incorporation by Reference
- Section 20.460.030 - Applicability
- Section 20.460.040 - Procedures
- Section 20.460.050 - Standards for Reclamation
- Section 20.460.060 - Review Criteria and Findings
- Section 20.460.070 - Reapplication for Surface Mining Use Permit and Reclamation Plan
- Section 20.460.080 - Statement of Responsibility
- Section 20.460.090 - Findings for Approval
- Section 20.460.100 - Financial Assurances
- Section 20.460.110 - Performance Bond and Agreement Requirement
- Section 20.460.120 - Interim Management Plans
- Section 20.460.130 - Annual Report Requirements
- Section 20.460.140 - Inspections
- Section 20.460.150 - Review
- Section 20.460.160 - Violations and Penalties
- Section 20.460.170 - Enforcement
- Section 20.460.180 - Appeals
- Section 20.460.190 - Public Records
- Section 20.460.200 - Fees
- Section 20.460.210 - Amendments
- Section 20.460.220 - Liability and Responsibility of Permittee
- Section 20.460.230 - Successor in Interest
CHAPTER 20
465 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Sections
- Section 20.465.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.465.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.465.030 - Permit Requirement for all Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Section 20.465.040 - General Regulations for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Section 20.465.050 - Location Criteria for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Section 20.465.060 - Application Content for All Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
- Section 20.465.070 - Design and Development Standards
- Section 20.465.080 - Maintenance and Operation Standards
- Section 20.465.090 - Abandonment or Discontinuance of Use
- Section 20.465.100 - Duration of Permit
- Section 20.465.110 - As-Built Photographs Submittal Requirement
- Section 20.465.120 - Notification of Change of Ownership/Operator
- Section 20.465.130 - Amateur Radio and Over-the-Air Receiving Devices
- Section 20.465.140 - Indemnification
- Section 20.465.150 - Obligation to Comply with Chapter
- Section 20.465.160 - Appeals
- Section 20.465.170 - Enforcement
- Section 20.465.180 - Definitions
CHAPTER 20
500 - PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS PROCESS
Sections
- Section 20.500.010 - Purpose and Intent
- Section 20.500.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.500.030 - Authority and Administration
- Section 20.500.040 - Administrative Permits and Approval
- Section 20.500.050 - Applications
- Section 20.500.060 - Public Review and Hearings Required
- Section 20.500.070 - Environmental Review
- Section 20.500.080 - Application and Permit Limitations
CHAPTER 20
525 - VARIANCES
Sections
- Section 20.525.010 - Purpose and Intent
- Section 20.525.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.525.030 - Application
- Section 20.525.040 - Required Findings
- Section 20.525.050 - Decision
- Section 20.525.060 - Appeals
- Section 20.525.070 - Floodplain Management Variances
- Section 20.525.080 - Conditions for Floodplain Management Variances
- Section 20.525.090 - Floodplain Management Appeal Board
CHAPTER 20
535 - SPECIFIC PLANS
Sections
- Section 20.535.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.535.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.535.030 - Specific Plan Preparation
- Section 20.535.040 - Required Content
- Section 20.535.050 - Application Process
- Section 20.535.060 - Public Hearings and Approval
- Section 20.535.070 - Annual Specific Plan Review
- Section 20.535.080 - Specific Plan Amendments
CHAPTER 20
540 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Sections
- Section 20.540.010 - Purpose and Intent
- Section 20.540.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.540.030 - Applications
- Section 20.540.040 - Notice and Hearings
- Section 20.540.050 - Decision
- Section 20.540.060 - Duration of Agreement
- Section 20.540.070 - Irregularity in Proceedings
- Section 20.540.080 - Recordation
- Section 20.540.090 - Review
- Section 20.540.100 - Amendment and Cancellation
CHAPTER 20
600 - DEFINITIONS
Sections
- Section 20.600.010 - Purpose of Chapter
- Section 20.600.020 - Applicability
- Section 20.600.030 - "A" Definition
- Section 20.600.040 - "B" Definitions
- Section 20.600.050 - "C" Definitions
- Section 20.600.060 - "D" Definitions
- Section 20.600.070 - "E" Definitions
- Section 20.600.080 - "F" Definitions
- Section 20.600.090 - "G" Definitions
- Section 20.600.100 - "H" Definitions
- Section 20.600.110 - "I" Definitions
- Section 20.600.120 - "J" Definitions
- Section 20.600.130 - "K" Definitions
- Section 20.600.140 - "L" Definitions
- Section 20.600.150 - "M" Definitions
- Section 20.600.160 - "N" Definitions
- Section 20.600.170 - "O" Definitions.
- Section 20.600.180 - "P" Definitions
- Section 20.600.190 - "Q" Definitions
- Section 20.600.200 - "R" Definitions
- Section 20.600.210 - "S" Definitions
- Section 20.600.220 - "T" Definitions
- Section 20.600.230 - "U" Definitions
- Section 20.600.240 - "V" Definitions
- Section 20.600.250 - "W" Definitions
- Section 20.600.260 - "X" Definitions
- Section 20.600.270 - "Y" Definitions
- Section 20.600.280 - "Z" Definitions