18-03-2025
Marysville may adopt first general plan update in four decades
In its first comprehensive general plan update since 1985, the Marysville City Council will consider the adoption of a 2050 General Plan in a meeting Tuesday night.
California cities are required by state law to maintain a comprehensive, long-term general plan and development guide. It 'sets the long-range vision for the City and must include certain mandatory topics, and contains a declaration of goals, objectives, and programs that guide and establish the future physical form and development of the city,' the city's website reads.
As the name suggests, Marysville's 156-page 2050 General Plan communicates the city's vision through the year 2050.
The draft 2050 General Plan includes a Downtown Specific Plan to 'revitalize and enhance the economic, social, cultural and recreational fabric of the city's downtown urban core,' states the general plan presentation. It includes an updated zoning code, historic design standards, and an environmental impact report as well.
The general plan includes several key elements and explains the relationship between them.
The land use element informs the city's land use policies, ensuring appropriate development for residential, commercial and industrial land uses. The draft general plan highlights revitalizing downtown Marysville and development around Ellis Lake, among other things.
The Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element exists to protect and conserve the natural resources, open space and recreation lands in the city, and provide opportunities for recreation activities to meet citizen needs. It discusses water supply and quality, mineral resources, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural and tribal cultural resources, and more. As well, it outlines opportunities like levee beautification and boating activities (like paddle boats and water taxis) near Bryant Field.
The Circulation and Scenic Highway Element concerns all elements of transportation and related facilities, including pedestrians, transit, bicycles and automobiles. It is intended to improve transportation options for residents and visitors, provide for a more walkable and bikeable city, and address health, economic and environmental costs associated with transportation. It also includes ideas for improvements to Highways 70 and 20, a downtown parking plan, and a pedestrian safety, mobility and context improvement study.
Environmental Justice, according to the California Government Code, is the 'fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins, with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.' The Environmental Justice Element requires local jurisdictions having a disadvantaged community to address topics related to environmental justice, such as reduction to pollution exposure, provision of public facilities, provision of access to healthy food, etc.
The Noise Element lays out a noise analysis, including community noise and exposure to noise by citizens. The purpose of this element is to protect residents from noise that may be hazardous to their health and welfare. It discusses state highway noise, aircraft and airport noise operations, and more.
The Safety and Housing Elements are not included in the online document, but are stated to be part of thegeneral plan. The Housing Element works to 'provide housing for all of the community and address the needs of specified populations,' the city's general plan progress report reads, and the Safety Element includes protection from natural and manmade hazards, including earthquakes, fires, floods and otherwise.
The Marysville 2050 General Plan can be found online at
