+++++ Marion Residents please participate in the City of Marion - Resident Housing Survey +++++

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.

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 (Last Updated:  April 18, 2008- Friday)
•   -- Monthly Department Activity
• Planning Department Forms and Applications 
• Planning & Development related links and resouces

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.

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:

• Marion City Council
• Next Meeting:  1st and 2nd Thursday of every month - 7:00PM
• Most Recent Agenda and Minutes
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Next Meeting:  Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• Filing Deadline:  May 12, 2008 for the June 10, 2008 Meeting
• Most Recent Agenda / Minutes
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Next Meeting:  Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• Filing Deadline:  May 30, 2008 for June 17, 2008 Meeting
• Most Recent Agenda / Minutes
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Next Meeting:  Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• Marion HPC Historic Tour Web Page (NEW)
• Marion Then and Now Web Page (Coming Soon)
• 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
• Central Business District Urban Reviatilization Plan
• Grand Avenue District Urban Revitalization Plan
• 7th Avenue East District Urban Revitalization Plan
• Includes the former Central Corridor District Urban Revitalization Plan
• Central Corridor Brownfields Steering Committee
• 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: 

• Marion Subdivision Regulations (Chapter 175)
• Marion Zoning Regulations (Chapter 176)
• 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.
• 2007 Cultural & Entertainment District Survey Results
• 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.
• Zoning Code Update
• City of Marion - Resident Housing Survey
• Cedar Rapids Metro-Area Hazard Mitigation Plan - DRAFT (Full Report is available for review at the Marion Planning and Development Department)
• Tower Terrace Road Corridor Committee
• Lowe Park Sub Area Planning Committee
• 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.

If you have any questions or comments regarding Planning and Development Department activities please feel free to contact the following Department Staff at 319-743-6320:

• Tom Treharne, AICP
• Planning & Development Director
• David Hockett, AICP
• Assistant Planning & Development Director
• Kesha Kaiser
• Assistant Planner, or
• Cindy Bender,
• Administrative Assistant