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F65 Fiscal Data Portal
Published on April 9, 2013
F65 Fiscal Data Portal -
White Paper, A Local Government View Of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act
Published on June 1, 2016
This White Paper was prepared at the request of the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Townships Association to be a resource for Michigan local governments. -
Standardized Land Use and other Thematic Map Colors
Published on June 1, 2016
When preparing a map by hand, with a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system, or with a Geographic Information System (GIS), selection of colors is important. -
Sample #9: Approach to Update a Zoning Ordinance to Comply With Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006
Published on June 1, 2016
This pamphlet present one approach for zoning amendments to comply with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006. Local governments must follow the Acts procedures starting July 1, 2006. -
Check List #C2 For Adoption of a County Zoning Ordinance
Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006. -
The Problems with Large Lot Zoning
Published on March 19, 2018
Large lot, or parcel, requirements in zoning is often popular for developing communities and seems like a natural approach to manage growth. -
Utility Scale Wind Energy Development
Published on August 22, 2016
A PowerPoint presentation on the utility scale wind energy development. -
Repealed Township Zoning Act
Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006.” -
repealed Township Planning Act
Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008. -
The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States
Published on August 22, 2016
The concern that property values will be adversely affected by wind energy facilities is commonly put forth by stakeholders. Although this concern is not unreasonable, given property value impacts that have been found near high voltage transmission lines a -
Property Taking, Types and Analysis
Published on June 1, 2016
This talks about the four types of property taking likely to be encountered in administration and enforcement of a zoning ordinance, and one example of the type of analysis a court may walk through when hearing a taking case. -
What a Basic County GIS Includes
Published on June 1, 2016
Most of the cost of a Geographic Information System (GIS) is in creation of data sets. It is important to focus that effort on what data is needed and what data may be readily available. -
Open Meetings Act
Published on May 31, 2016
The Open Meeting act applies to planning commissions, zoning boards, zoning boards of appeals, and virtually all deliberations and voting at those meetings. -
Repealed County Zoning Act
Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006. -
Planning and Zoning for Animal Agriculture in Michigan: A Handbook for Local Governments
Published on June 1, 2016
Many local governments in Michigan are currently attempting to address issues related to the siting and expansion of new and existing large-scale, intensive animal production facilities. -
Check List #1O: Sample Joint Planning Commission Agreement/Ordinance.
Published on May 31, 2016
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. -
Sample #8: Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Code of Conduct
Published on May 31, 2016
This presents a sample code of conduct and oath of office for a planning commission and 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. -
Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: project overview
Published on August 22, 2016
This fact sheet provides an overview of the project and survey results, plus reviews methods used in the study. -
Syllabus and Opinion for Ter Beek v City of Wyoming
Published on June 1, 2016
The Michigan Supreme Court case on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) where the court held: The federal controlled substances act does not preempt §4(a) of the MMMA. -
Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning
Published on June 1, 2016
Certain areas of Michigan are prone to forest fires. Some communities have zoning provisions concerning various measures to protect homes and other buildings from being as likely to burn down during a wildfire.