MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1568 - AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPREHENSIVELY UPDATE THE ZONING ORDINANCE/TITLE 20 OF THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THAT SAID AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
INTRODUCE (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Title 20 of the San Marcos Municipal Code to comprehensively update the Zoning Ordinance/Title 20 of the San Marcos Municipal Code and finding that said repeal and replacement is categorically exempt from CEQA review, in the following order:
1. Notice of Exemption (EX 25-030); and
2. Ordinance No. 2025-1568 (Text Amendment TA23-0001) amending Title 20 of the San Marcos Municipal Code to comprehensively update the Zoning Ordinance/Title 20 of the San Marcos Municipal Code.
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Board or Commission Action
On October 6, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 7-0, recommending approval of the proposed project to the City Council. The Final Planning Commission Minutes are provided as Attachment A.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Executive Summary
In February of 2012, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update of the City's General Plan which included the update of the Land Use and Community Design Elements. On November 13, 2012, City Council approved the rezoning of various properties citywide and the amendment of the Zoning Map to be consistent with the adopted General Plan. The City's Zoning Ordinance, Title 20, was subsequently repealed in its entirety and a new Title 20 was adopted to be consistent with the City's General Plan.
Over time, various inconsistencies, conflicting information, and discrepancies with state law have been identified within the Zoning Ordinance, highlighting the need for updates. The proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance will be the first phase of a comprehensive update...
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