MEETING DATE:
January 13, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1576 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.04 (HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC - APPLICATIONS, PERMITS, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND TITLE 17, CHAPTER 17.32 (GRADING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES), OF THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT (Second Reading) Ordinance No. 2025-1576 amending Title 14, Chapter 14.04 (Highways and Traffic - Applications, Permits, and General Provisions) and Title 17 Chapter 17.32 (Grading and Related Activities) of the San Marcos Municipal Code.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-1576 amending Title 14, Chapter 14.04 (Highways and Traffic - Applications, Permits, and General Provisions) and Title 17 Chapter 17.32 (Grading and Related Activities) of the San Marcos Municipal Code.
Environmental Review
The proposed actions do not constitute a “project” as defined under section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) set forth at California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the proposed actions contemplated hereunder also qualify for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
Fiscal Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact due to the adoption of this ordinance.
Attachment(s)
1. Ordinance Amending Chapters 14.04 and 17.32 of the San Marcos Municipal Code
2. SMMC Chapter 14.04, with Proposed Amendments Reflected in Redline/Strikeout
3. SMMC Chapter 17.32, with Proposed Amendments Reflected in Redline/Strikeout
Submitted by: Micki Olinger Chavez, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager