What the San Marcos zoning ordinance says about building height, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.
Sec. 4.4.1.1 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 40 feet. No accessory structure height standard is stated for FD. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.1.2 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 40 feet, and accessory structures at 30 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.1.3 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. The Sec. 4.4.2.6 side setback plane (22 foot wall height at the side line, with gable and dormer exceptions) applies to infill lots in Neighborhood Low place types. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.1.4 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.2.1 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, accessory structures at 24 feet, and building width at 60 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.2.2 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, accessory structures at 24 feet, and building width at 60 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.2.3 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, accessory structures at 24 feet, and building width at 60 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.2.4 caps the principal building at 3 stories and 45 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.2.5 caps the principal building at 3 stories and 45 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.3.2 caps the principal building at 3 stories and 45 feet. No accessory structure height standard is stated. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.3.3 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.3.4 caps the principal building at 2 stories and 35 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.3.5 caps the principal building at 3 stories and 50 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.3.6 sets a maximum height of 5 stories and 75 feet and a minimum height of 2 stories and 24 feet, with alternative compliance available. Ground floor residential requires a 2 foot minimum ground floor elevation. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.3.7 sets a maximum height of 5 stories and 75 feet and a minimum of 2 stories and 24 feet, with alternative compliance available. Buildings located in the downtown historic district shall not exceed 3 stories. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.4.1 caps the principal building at 4 stories and 62 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.4.2 caps the principal building at 3 stories and 36 feet, with alternative compliance available under Sec. 4.3.4.6, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.4.3 caps the principal building at 4 stories and 62 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.4.4 caps the principal building at 4 stories and 62 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.4.5 caps the principal building at 4 stories and 62 feet, and accessory structures at 24 feet. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
Sec. 4.4.4.6 caps height at 2 stories. HUD-Code manufactured home standards also apply. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for AR. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for SF-11. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for MR. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for D. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for DR. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for TH. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 2 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for PH-ZL. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 4 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for MF-12. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 4 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for MF-18. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 4 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for MF-24. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 4 stories maximum; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for MU. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 4 stories maximum, and taller structures may be approved by conditional use permit; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for P. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets the Sec. 9.1.1.1 table states no maximum stories for OP; where stories are stated in the table they may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for OP. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets the Sec. 9.1.1.1 table states no maximum stories for NC; where stories are stated in the table they may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for NC. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets the Sec. 9.1.1.1 table states no maximum stories for CC; where stories are stated in the table they may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for CC. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets the Sec. 9.1.1.1 table states no maximum stories for GC; where stories are stated in the table they may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for GC. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
The Sec. 9.1.1.1 dimensional table sets 4 stories maximum, and taller structures may be approved by conditional use permit; stories may not exceed 14 feet floor to ceiling for VMU. Confirm the current code text, any overlay or historic district, and any planned development or regulating plan conditions with the San Marcos Planning Division before relying on this cell.
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