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Right-Sizing Cities
Series of articles by Dr. Adesoji "Soji" O. Adelaja, Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Use Policy on Right-Sizing Cities.
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Why Detroit Matters
Published on September 11, 2018
Series of articles by Dr. Adesoji "Soji" O. Adelaja, Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Use Policy on Detroit and its importance to the economic health of all of Michigan. -
Select Planning and Zoning Decisions 2021
Published on June 7, 2021
Brief summaries of select Michigan planning and zoning court decisions from May 1, 2020 to May 6, 2021. -
Coastal Planning and Zoning Course: Lesson 2
Published on December 10, 2021
Planning and zoning have been used by communities throughout the state to set their vision and goals for the future and regulate land use to meet those goals. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #2: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, The Plan
Published on June 1, 2016
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. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #4: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, The Zoning Ordinance
Published on June 1, 2016
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. #3: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Planning Coordination
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Planning Coordination (E-3053) covers the process of coordination with neighboring government planning (review of each other’s plans); coordination with state, federal and other government agencies; coordination practices; etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #10: Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews
Published on June 1, 2016
Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews (E-3105) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling land divisions, subdivisions or plats, site-condominiums, lot splits and certified plats: preapplication meetings with the developer, etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #11: Capital Improvements Review
Published on June 1, 2016
Capital Improvements Review (E-3106) provides a review of the process for the planning commission to review and comment on local government construction projects (which are otherwise not subject to zoning). -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #7: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Planned Unit Development
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Planned Unit Development (E-3057) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling planned unit development handled as a special use permit and as a zoning amendment: pre-applications, applications, etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #6: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Special Land Uses
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Special Land Uses (E-3056) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling special use permits: pre applications, applications, public notification, record keeping, and use of standards in making decisions. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #5: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Administrative Structure
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Administrative Structure (E-3055) provides a performance audit for the operation of the planning commission, zoning administrator, and zoning board of appeals. It covers office procedures, job descriptions, filing systems, etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #8: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Site Plan Review
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Site Plan Review (E-3058) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling site plan reviews: applications, public notification, record keeping, and use of standards in making decisions. -
Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects - An Expert Panel Review
Published on August 22, 2016
In response to concerns, the American and Canadian Wind Energy Associations established a scientific advisory panel in early 2009 to conduct a review of current literature available on the issue of perceived health effects of wind turbines. -
Restrictions on Zoning Authority
Published on March 12, 2021
This pamphlet is a summary of the limitations placed on zoning in Michigan. There are certain land uses which are exempt from zoning, others which might be subject to regulation but can not be prohibited. -
Sample Zoning for Wind Energy Systems 2020
Published on October 11, 2020
This flyer presents a sample zoning ordinance for utility scale wind energy systems and smaller wind electric generation systems for an individual business or home. -
Check List #1C: Summary of changes between old Planning Acts and Michigan Planning Enabling Act
Published on May 31, 2016
This document summarizes the changes between Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008 and the three former planning enabling acts -
A Guidebook to Community Engagement: Involving Urban and Low-Income Populations
The Planning & Zoning Center at MSU, a part of LPI, in partnership with the Flint River Watershed Coalition, developed a new community engagement guidebook.
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A Vision for Thread Lake & Adjoining Neighborhoods in the City of Flint, Michigan
The PZC partnered with community leaders to host multiple community engagement efforts in the neighborhoods surrounding Thread Lake in Flint, MI.
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A closer look at legacy costs and local actions in Michigan in the wake of PA 202
Published on January 1, 2020
Legacy costs have imposed challenges on local governments in Michigan. The lack of funding for retirement benefits, including pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) such as healthcare, affects the wellbeing of public employees.