Published on May 26, 2021
Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH (SPF), which is part of the USDA Farm Bill, is a program aimed at older adults, helping them incorporate more fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet.
Published on May 8, 2021
Michigan State University has created a unique process for developing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) action plans for Michigan school districts and communities.
Published on April 12, 2021
This presents a sample rules of procedure, or by-laws, for a zoning board of appeals in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs which may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent.
Published on March 31, 2021
The sixth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
Published on March 26, 2021
A webinar about Michigan's new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and the role communities of interest play in Michigan's redistricting process.
Published on March 12, 2021
This presents a sample bylaws, for a planning commission in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs which may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent for a given community.
Published on March 2, 2021
Participant questions and answers from the webinar Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum
Published on March 2, 2021
Codes of Conduct are useful tools for government boards. They clarify a person's role and expectations for member conduct. This webinar uses the planning commission as an example of how a code of conduct can be valuable and how other bodies can use them.
Published on February 17, 2021
This table is a working draft of incompatible offices with respect to the planning and zoning function of local government. It is based on statutes, Michigan Attorney General opinions, and court decisions, and may be incomplete.
Published on October 26, 2020
This presents a sample Ordinance and agreement (combined as one) for the creation of a joint planning commission in Michigan. There are many different decisions and ways a joint planning commission can be set up.
May 31, 2016
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act is the enabling statute for creation of a zoning ordinance for counties, townships, cities and villages. It took effect July 1, 2006 and replaces the County Zoning Act, Township Zoning Act, and City and Village Zoning Act.
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