[1]The Marion Planning and Development Department provides professional services related to planning and zoning. In addition the department is responsible for the development and implementation of various long-range plans, reviewing and approving development proposals for new construction, creation and administration of many capital improvement projects.
Responsibilities also includes administration of subdivisions and similar platting matters; administration of street and alley vacations, variances and conditional uses; preparation and administration of grant applications; assistance to existing and new businesses for the purpose of economic development; and development and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan [2].
Questions regarding planning and zoning issues should be directed to the Planning Staff in the Planning and Develoment Department. For more information on cases being considered for rezoning, conditional use permit, code amendments, or major subdivision plat approval, the minutes and agendas for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment meetings are available online or at theMarion City Hall. Copies of both the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance are also available for reference in addition to online at City Hall or the Marion Public Library.
If you are requesting a map please contact the Marion Engineering Department for availablity and cost or you can visit the Linn County Auditor for online mapping services.
The Marion Planning and Development Department is located on the second floor of the Marion City Hall at 1225 6th Avenue and maintains regular business hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday.
For the latest news and updates regarding the Planning and Development Department Activities please see the following links:
News and Updates page [3] (Last Updated: June 30, 2008 - Monday)
-- City of Marion - Resident Housing Survey [4] (Sorry Survey Closed: Results Posted Soon)
-- Monthly Department Activity [5]
-- Planning Department Forms and Applications [6]
-- Planning & Development related links and resouces [7]
The Planning and Development Department is responsible for administration of all planning and zoning matters within the City of Marion, including providing technical assistance to the following Boards and Commissions:
- Next Meeting: 1st and 2nd Thursday of every month - 7:00PM
- Most Recent Agenda [9] and Minutes [10]
- Next Meeting: Tuesday September 9, 2008 - 6:00PM
- Filing Deadline: September 8, 2008 for the October 14, 2008 Meeting
- Most Recent Agenda / Minutes [12]
- Next Meeting: Tueday, September 16, 2008 - 7:00PM
- Filing Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2008 for September 16, 2008 Meeting
- Most Recent Agenda / Minutes [14]
- Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
- Next Meeting: Meets as Needed
All meetings are open to the public and anyone is encouraged to attend. All meetings are conducted at the Marion City Hall. If you should have questions regarding any of the meetings please contact Cindy Bender at 319-743-6320.
The Planning and Development Department is responsible for administration and enforcement of the following codes and City projects:
- If you need to find out how your property is zoned please contact the Planning Department (319-743-6320) as this service is not currently available online.
- The City of Marion invited citizens to complete a survey regarding Marion's possible expansion opportunities in the realm of culture and entertainment. Results from that survey are now available.
- The City has contracted with Phlat Earth Planning to update the Marion Zoning Ordinance that underwent its last major update in 1979. Work is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2008.
- Lowe Park Sub Area Planning Committee [24] - This steering committee is comprised of staff from Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County, and Corridor MPO. The purpose of the steering committee is to help with the development of a plan that will guide development so that it occurs in an orderly and predictable manner that is consistent with community goals. The plan will also help the various local governments cooperate more effectively and make informed, consistent, and predictable decisions in regards to development in the district plan area (Study Area Map [25])
- 29th Avenue Sub Area Planning Committee - The City has contracted with Shive Hattery for work to create a detailed sub-area plan for property located north of 29th Avenue, west of Highway 13, East of Indian Creek Road and south of Indian Creek Way. The property totals approximately 1500 Acres.
- Urban Revialization / Urban Renewal Districs and Plans
- Collins Road Extension Urban Renewal Area
- Highway 13 Urban Renewal Area
- Highway 13 North #1 Urban Renewal Area
- Winslow Road Urban Renewal Area
- Includes the former Central Corridor District Urban Revitalization Plan
The City of Marion is currently seeking Request for Qualifications for the following projects: | |
Request for Qualifications - Marion Comprehensive Plan Update [29] | Deadline: CLOSED. |
Request for Qualifications - Central [30] Corridor Master Plan [31] | Deadline: CLOSED |
The City of Marion's designated contact person for questions or additional information concerning the services specified in these Request for Qualifications or for additional information concering qualifications, procedures and/or regulations is the following: Thomas Treharne, AICP Phone: 319-743-6320 or | |