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Development Services

Who Does What?

Learn who to contact for what part of your building, remodeling or development project

Projects

Find out what is being built where in San Marcos with our interactive map

Planning

Guides the city’s growth by reviewing projects, managing land use, and supporting long-range planning

Engineering

Guides safe, well-designed projects by reviewing grading, drainage, utilities, and site engineering

Zoning Portal

Find out what land uses are allowed in different parts of San Marcos

Community Input

Public workshops, EIRs, public review periods and other ways to provide feedback on projects

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