Council approves zoning, annexation for film studio

San Marcos City Council unanimously approved the annexation of approximately 148 acres of land located at the corner of West Centerpoint Road and Ranch Road 12 into the city for use as Hill Country Studios.

The council unanimously approved the rezoning of 90 of those acres to Community Commercial which allows for film and television production use.

At the regular meeting Monday, in an effort to make the project more environmentally friendly, the council also unanimously approved the rezoning of 58 acres of land around the perimeter to Character District-1, which seeks to preserve open spaces and sensitive areas and only allows parks and open spaces.