The Marvin Heritage District is a 125-acre mixed-use district located primarily along New Town Road. A collaborative effort between the Village of Marvin and twelve other local property owners, the goal of the Marvin Heritage District is to be "a uniquely identifiable Village Center that promotes Marvin's heritage."
Below is the future land use map for the Marvin Heritage District as shown in the Marvin Heritage District Small Area Plan.
How the Marvin Heritage District was Established
The Marvin Heritage District (MHD) was created after the Village Council adopted the Small Area Plan and Form-Based Code. The Small Area Plan (adopted on December 14, 2021) is an advisory document that incorporated years of input from residents, Council, Board Members, staff, and consultants. This plan seeks to assure what is proposed in the MHD is uniform and what residents want to see in their community.
The Form-Based Code (adopted on January 11, 2022) was the first official zoning language for the MHD and established allowable uses. The Form-Based Code was amended with the adoption of Ordinance 2023-07-07 on July 27, 2023, and was repealed and replaced with the adoption of the Marvin Development Ordinance on May 14, 2024.
Opportunities for Public Input on Proposed Developments
There are numerous opportunities for public input during the process of reviewing proposals for proposed developments in the Marvin Heritage District, including:
- Public Comment Periods (3-minute limit) at every Village Council and Planning Board Regular Meeting.
- Coffee with Council Events are one-hour events held twice per month, where residents can meet with two Village Council members.
- Public Hearings when considering rezoning requests from property owners.
- Neighborhood Meetings for each proposed development.