Resources

Organization and Codification of a Zoning Ordinance

Published on July 11, 2024
There is logic to the way a zoning ordinance is organized. This bulletin presents one example of how to codify a zoning ordinance. The example presents a system that might be used for all zoning ordinances in a county.
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #4: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, The Zoning Ordinance

Published on July 11, 2024
A performance audit on the The Zoning Ordinance (E-3054) reviews the process of zoning ordinance and zoning amendment adoption (to make sure that it was done properly) and what needs to be in the file to document that the proper steps were taken.
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #2: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, The Plan

Published on July 11, 2024
A performance audit on the The Plan (E-3052) reviews the process of plan and plan amendment adoption (to make sure that it was done properly) and a review of an existing plan to determine if it needs to be updated, and reviews what should be in a plan.
Check List #1F: Content of a Plan

Published on July 11, 2024
Presents a couple of ways to look at what should be the content of a Master Plan in Michigan. The checklist follows “best planning practice” as reflected by the guidelines adopted by the law committee of the Michigan Association of Planning.
Rural Tourism Assessment

Published on July 1, 2024
MSU Extension's Rural Tourism Assessment (RTA) is a combination of well-documented, impactful tourism programs applied across various Michigan communities resulting in position changes.
Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.
Michigan ArtShare: An Overview

Published on May 31, 2024
An overview of Michigan ArtShare, a project of Michigan State University Extension.
Senior Project FRESH in Michigan with Michigan State University Extension

Published on May 7, 2024
Senior Project FRESH (SPF), which is part of the USDA Farm Bill, is a program designed to help older adults incorporate more fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet.
Supporting Michigan's Future through Community, Food & Environment Programming: 2023 Impacts

Published on April 22, 2024
MSU Extension educators work with businesses, local governments and communities to improve local economies and the lives of Michigan residents.
Michigan County Government Survey: Services Provided to Local Government Summary Report

Published on March 15, 2024
This resource is a collaboration between the Michigan Association of Counties and MSU Extension's Center for Local Government, Finance and Policy.