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JUNE 23, 2026
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9615 - APPEAL (AA26-0002) OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION PC 26-5212 APPROVING A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM (CSP19-00003) TO GOVERN THE DESIGN, TYPE, AND DETAILS OF ALL SIGNAGE PROPOSED FOR THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, KNOWN AS NORTH CITY
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Recommendation
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ADOPT resolution denying the appeal (AA26-0002) and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission.
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Introduction
On May 18, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to approve Master Sign Program (CSP19-0003) to allow for a Master Sign Program to govern the design, type, and details of all future signage proposed for the University District Specific Plan (UDSP) area known as North City located south of state route 78 and Carmel street, north of Barham Drive and Discovery Street, east and west of Twin Oaks Valley Road and West of the Sprinter Rail Line, with the exception of an existing area east of the Sprinter rail line (Planning Commission Meeting Minutes provided as Attachment H, adopting Resolution provided as Attachment C). On May 28, 2026, an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was filed with the City (Attachment B). In accordance with San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 20.545, the City Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal and the decision of the City Council shall be the final determination of the City.
Background
The following background contains a summary of the content of the Planning Commission report prepared for the May 18, 2026 meeting. For detailed information relating to the processing of CSP19-00003, please refer to the Planning Commission Report, provided as Attachment D.
The University District Specific Plan (UDSP) was adopted by the City Council in November 2009 with the intent of creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, and active urban center that would serve as a downtown area for the City of San Marcos. According to Section VII.1 of the UDSP, "having a visib...
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