Master Plan & Ordinance Updates

The City of Marshall's staff and Planning Commission are currently updating the City's Master Plan. This policy document is used for the comprehensive planning of Marshall's future by analyzing the ideals of the community and setting goals and implementation strategies. The current master plan can be found at the following:

2015 Master Plan as adopted June 10, 2015 (PDF)

Progressive Companies has been the City's planning consultant throughout the process of updating the Master Plan and Ordinances. Check back often for new information.

Draft 2025 Master Plan

Draft 2025 City of Marshall Master Plan

Draft 2025 City of Marshall Master Plan (For Printing)

Master Plan Tentative Schedule

June 11, 2025 Planning Commission review the Draft Master Plan and makes a recommendation to council

June 16, 2025 City Council will receive the Draft 2025 Master Plan and open the 63 day public comment period

September 10, 2025 Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Final Master Plan and adopt the plan by resolution

September 15, 2025 City Council will accept the resolution to adopt the 2025 Master Plan

2015 Master Plan goals and 2025 Draft Master Plan goals side by side

2015 Master Plan

2025 Master Plan

Maintain and enhance the unique, historic character of the community.
Achieve and maintain high standards for aesthetics and design throughout the city.
Ensure the long-term stability of Marshall’s neighborhoods.
Ensure the long term viability of Marshall as a commercial center.
Ensure the long term strength of the city’s employment base.
Strengthen cooperation and coordination with neighboring townships and community partners to ensure the long term success of the city, its neighbors, and institutions.
Maintain a transportation network that facilitates a safe, efficient circulation within and through the city for all users and modes, in accordance with Complete Streets principles.

Protect and enhance the historic integrity of Marshall.
Celebrate and incorporate Marshall’s history into parks, public spaces, and events.
Safeguard the vitality of the downtown business district.
Establish the River District as a destination for residents and visitors alike.
Make gateway corridors safer and more attractive.
Raise awareness of arts and culture opportunities in Marshall and invest in their success.
Support the continued success of the Marshall Public School District.
Maintain public safety and quality of life for Marshall Residents.
Sustain Marshall’s future by expanding housing supply and choice to meet the needs of residents in all stages of life.
Protect and invest in the river, parks, and open space, and actively promote their importance to residents and visitors alike.
Improve climate resilience, flood prevention, and the health of local natural resources.
Continue to develop the Marshall Areas as a regional hub for employment.
Foster a safe transportation network that connects people to each other and key destinations in Marshall.
Enhance public communications to ensure that community members are aware of events, development proposals, and other city initiatives that are taking place and provide opportunity to engage and offer feedback.
Maintain Marshall’s identity as a civically engaged and welcoming community.

Master Plan Survey

The City and its consultant, Progressive Companies, released a survey in spring of 2024 to help identify priorities of City residents so that they can be incorporated in our Master Plan update. The results of the first round of the survey are below.

Marshall Community Survey Analysis

City of Marshall Community Survey Results

First Community Open House

Two Community Open House events were held on October 10, 2024. At these Community Open Houses, attendees were given the opportunity to give input on what they would like to see happen in Marshall in the future. There were 2 sessions. The first was from 3-4:30pm at the Marshall District Library. The second was from 6-7:30pm at Dark Horse Brewing Co. Both events were drop in style and open to the public.

Second Community Open House

Thursday, February 6^th5:30-8pm at City Hall

Kicking off in the spring of 2024, the City of Marshall Master Plan process is in full swing! We heard from almost 700 people in the online survey open this summer and over 300 people at our summer pop-ups and first community open house in October. We invited the public to join for our second and final community Open House where we shared what we’ve heard and make sure it aligns with their vision for the future of Marshall.

Doors opened at 5:30pm with a presentation from the planning consultant, Progressive Companies, and volunteer Steering Committee members, followed by public input activities from 6:30-8pm. There is an online survey available for people to provide feedback who cannot join in-person.

Marshall Second Open House Presentation

Second Open House Boards

Interested parties can view the presentation on the City of Marshall YouTube channel.

Residents and interested parties are encouraged to fill out the second open house survey.