Marysville land eyed for future development

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Marysville City Council, in hopes of spurring development, has rezoned two long vacant parcels of land on the city’s west side. The two lots, which are 23 and 45 acers each, are currently agricultural fields located between 18th Street and Cuttle Road. The zoning ordinance change would designate them as Planned Unit Development, giving the city a say over whatever is ultimately built there.

“The property owners approached the city in early January about rezoning the property,” said City Manager Randy Fernandez. “When projects come about they want them to be shovel ready, so this will just help the property owner get it ready in case someone comes knocking at their door now or in the years to come.”

Planned Unit Development allows for almost any kind of development to take place on the land, but it must receive the approval of the city council first. It is the same type of zoning used for the former Detroit Edison property, which was recently sold at auction, but a buyer has not yet been announced.

Also Monday, Marysville City Council approved a pair of amendments to city code. The changes would allow city police to enforce sudden acceleration and tire squealing on private property and will brandishing weapons or objects that look like weapons to the description of disorderly persons.