COVID-19 Update

On behalf of the entire Planning and Development Services Department, we hope everyone is remaining safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Together we can flatten the curve. At this time, all Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are being conducted virtually online. Click here for information on how to view or participate in an upcoming meeting. Additional information and updates on COVID-19 can be found on the City's website.

Inspections

The Building and Environmental Inspections staff has completed over 5,500 inspections since March 1! They have kept our single family and commercial construction projects moving while also maintaining their safety by wearing face protection, social distancing, hand washing, and offering video inspections to homeowners. Our department is offering video call inspection services, through Skype, for all occupied home inspections, to help ensure the safety of our citizens and our staff. Please contact Michael Gleason at mgleason2@sanmarcostx.gov for more information.

Russell Curtis achieves gold standard!

Congratulations to Russell Curtis, our Senior Combination Inspector / Plans Examiner for obtaining a Master Code Professional Certification, a designation achieved by only 900 professionals worldwide! This is the highest level of designation offered by the International Code Council (ICC) and is considered the Ph.D of building safety code certifications. Curtis has been in the inspection / code industry for 30 years and is committed to make sure construction projects are completed safely for our residents. This has taken years to complete, and we congratulate him on this amazing accomplishment. You can read the full article and interview here.

Downtown Design - Upcoming Joint City Council / Planning Commission Workshop

The San Marcos City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will be participating in a virtual Joint Workshop to discuss the update to the downtown design guidelines. The workshop will be held virtually on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and can be viewed on your mobile device or computer. A link to join the meeting will be posted shortly at www.sanmarcostx.gov/downtowndesign.

The public can also watch the meeting televised live on Spectrum Ch.10 and Grande Ch.16 or 123-16 and video streamed online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives.

Kickoff Survey - Thank you for participating!

Thank you to all who participated in the Kickoff survey! The survey closed on Thursday, May 28, 2020 and was offered in both English and Spanish and a total of 540 individuals participated in the survey! This input will help guide the downtown design guidelines update. A summary of results will be presented during the Joint City Council / Planning Commission Meeting and will be posted on the project website shortly. Stay tuned for additional information and other ways to get involved!

2020 Census: We need your help!

If you haven’t, take the 2020 Census and be sure to include everyone living in your household in your count (including children and extended family or non-relatives).
Want to get involved in getting the word out? Check out the diligent efforts of the San Marcos Complete Count Committee or email Shavon Caldwell to find out other ways to get involved.

Contact the Planning and Development Services Department

The Planning Department's goal is to manage the growth and development of the community by carrying out adopted Council policies, and providing professional expertise. To contact us, visit our webpage or email us at planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov. The public can sign up for the monthly Planning Newsletter here.