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NCI partners with MSU’s Toolbox Dialogue Initiative Center to build capacity for collaboration
Published on September 14, 2022
NCI’s September Newsletter -
Accessory dwelling units – Coming to a neighborhood near you?
Published on September 9, 2022
With interest in urban living on the rise, more communities are considering amending local regulations to allow accessory dwelling units in traditional neighborhoods. -
Zoning and condominiums
Published on September 1, 2022
Does the zoning ordinance prohibit condominiums if they are not listed as a use? -
Zoning district, tax assessor classifications not the same thing
Published on September 1, 2022
Some improperly use tax assessor classifications as an indicator of zoning district, but they are not the same and one should never base zoning decisions on property tax classifications. -
Building successful communities of every size
Published on August 26, 2022
MSU Extension's Citizen Planner Program is a proven solution providing a unique platform for learning the fundamentals of planning and zoning. -
Proving a practical difficulty for a dimensional variance request
Published on August 24, 2022
While inherently rigid, there are mechanisms in zoning to allow for flexibility. -
Circuit court review of ZBA decisions
Published on August 24, 2022
When your zoning board of appeals is not the last stop on the road to a zoning ordinance determination. -
How to handle appeals of administrative decisions
Published on August 19, 2022
The zoning board of appeals is the only entity authorized to hear appeals on the administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance at the local level. When doing so, careful considerations must be made. -
Recognizing High and Low Context Cultures
Published on August 16, 2022
NCI’s director Holly Madill shares her thoughts on the differences between low and high context cultures with Diane Doberneck -
Community discussion around housing: Identifying existing missing middle housing
Published on August 1, 2022
Missing middle housing is a relatively new term, but these types of homes may already exist in your community — if you know what to look for!