The Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the San Marcos City Council on October 15, 2024. The Plan is a vision and policy document intended to guide the growth and evolution of the City for the next 20-30 years. It is based on community input and feedback and includes the community’s vision for a variety of physical and programmatic areas that influence how San Marcos evolves and grows in the years ahead. As a part of this plan, the Preferred Growth Scenario established Place Types to guide future development. A Place Type assesses a place more holistically and at a larger scale, incorporating guidance for land use, transportation, layout, design, and more. A place typology defines a set of places that are unique and authentic to the community and its needs. 

Purpose and Use: This data was created to show the Vision SMTX comprehensive plan preferred growth scenario.  

Data Source: This feature was originally created by MIG, consultants for the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan project, using 2021 parcel data from the city. It is now maintained by the City of San Marcos Planning Division.  

Contact: Planning Division, planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov 

Data Collection Methodology: The geometry for this data comes from parcels exported by the city in 2021. Place types were then assigned to each parcel.  

Update Frequency: Data is updated at Preferred Scenario Amendments (PSA) are passed by elected officials.  

Jurisdiction: City of San Marcos, Texas. 

Field Descriptions:  

Place Type: The preferred growth scenario place type designated in this location.