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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Yuba County Grand Jury • 2002-2003

Peoria Cemetery District - Counties Committee

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Findings 6 findings

F1 Page 8

Buildings and available land in Marysville lack square footage for sizeable retail stores.

F2 Page 8

There is not enough economic incentive to maintain and improve buildings.

F3 Page 8

Marysville’s historic vision is inconsistent. The construction of arches and cobblestone streets is consistent with the history of the area, but many storefronts have altered façades that do not meet these standards. Interviews with City officials showed a lack of a declared vision.

F4 Page 8

Not enough parking is available for shoppers in the downtown area of Marysville.

F5 Page 8

Marysville is confined within a levee system. Marysville is not planning for the future outside current boundaries. Marysville is the County seat, and government will grow and use space that could be retail.

F6 Page 8

Marketing and promotion of Marysville is not aggressive. There is very little activity in Marysville after 6:00 p.m. Many businesses are hobbies and are not aggressive in their promotion and competition.

Recommendations 6

R1
Page 8

Emphasis should be on tourist-type business (small shops), with historical theme. Only retail stores should be located on ground floors of downtown buildings. Large retail store buildings should not be sacrificed for government uses.
R2
Page 8

Legislation may be necessary to give an incentive to bring buildings up to code. Examples include: tax incentives and a longer period of time to bring buildings up to code when buildings are sold. Punitive recourse should be sought, if no effort is made to preserve buildings.
R3
Page 8

A historic theme needs to be developed and adhered to throughout the downtown area. City administrators should have meetings with all segments of city employees to develop programs and ensure that all City staff will work from the shared vision.
R4
Page 8

Short-term solution of the downtown parking “shortage” is using vacant lots. Storeowners should be encouraged to use off-street parking. Businesses that have parking lots should be encouraged to allow their use after-hours. Multi-level parking grants should be pursued in the long-term.
R5
Page 8

Marysville should address the future by aggressively pursuing a plan to annex; Marysville should promote the building of taller buildings. If the City does not address and plan for the future of growth in the area, it may not be reasonable to keep the City as the County seat.
R6
Page 8

Marysville’s Business Improvement District should market itself as competition to malls. Marysville businesses should be encouraged to stay open until 9:00 p.m. at least twice a week. Businesses should take an active part in festivals, as currently, many stay closed. Revitalization of Marysville will never be successful with government action alone! 2