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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 -
Parliamentary procedure resources
Published on April 11, 2013
The productivity of meetings can be improved when members have an understanding of parliamentary procedure. -
Open Meeting Act Decision Tree
Published on May 31, 2016
Presents a decision tree in the form of a flow chart with “yes” and “no” questions to help a community determine what they may need to do in terms of updating or replacing the resolution or ordinance creating their planning commission and updating or repla -
Elected Officials: Dealing with Constituent Complaints on Planning and Zoning Issues.
Published on May 31, 2016
Elected officials frequently hear from constituents who are unhappy with a decision concerning a zoning permit, site plan, or the enforcement of a zoning ordinance. -
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. -
Check List #5 For Processing a Zoning Special Use Permit (including some PUDs) in Michigan
Published on May 31, 2016
This series of pamphlets present a chronological step-by-step checklist to walk a county, village and city, or township through the processing a special use permit (including some PUDs) in Michigan. -
County Planning: Its Legal Authority and Coordinated Planning
Published on May 31, 2016
Plans adopted by a county have a unique position, and function in Michigan – used for coordination between townships, villages, cities and other government agencies. -
Historic Preservation Easements
Published on May 31, 2016
What is a Historic Preservation Easement? Why Use Easements for Historic Preservation? What Defines a Historic Resource’s Eligibility for a Preservation Easement? What are the Tax Benefits associated with Historic Preservation Easements? -
Land Division Act
Published on May 31, 2016
The Land Division Act is the Michigan statute for dividing property (exempt divisions, divisions, bonus divisions, re-divisions, subdivisions), establishing local government review and approval of splitting a parcel of land, etc. -
Training, continuing education is best strategy for planning and zoning risk management
Published on June 1, 2016
Continuing education and training is an important planning and zoning risk management strategy for local governments in Michigan. While Michigan has many training opportunities, participation has not been very high. -
How to set permit fees
Published on May 31, 2016
This bulletin is a discussion of the philosophy of what should be paid by fees and what should be covered by general fund moneys. It also presents work sheets for a municipality to establish zoning, land division and other permit fees. -
Residential Property Values And Wind Turbines: A Summary of Findings
Published on August 22, 2016
A PowerPoint presentation on the impact of wind turbines on property values. -
Measuring Impacts Using Ripple Effect Mapping and Survey Evaluation Techniques
Published on May 20, 2016
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Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: impact perceptions
Published on August 22, 2016
This fact sheet addresses the potential impacts of wind development on a community and examines the level of knowledge survey respondents say they have about renewable energy and wind energy development. -
Placemaking as an Economic Development Tool: A Placemaking Guidebook
Published on May 31, 2016
The Land Policy Institute, in collaboration with the MIplace Partnership Initiative, released the most comprehensive guidebook on placemaking in 2016, drawing from the best works available. -
Who is protected from nuisance suits under the Right to Farm Act (RTFA)
Published on May 5, 2009
Who is protected from nuisance suits under the Right to Farm Act (RTFA). -
Sample #7: Zoning Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure
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. -
ZBA Online Certificate Course: Self-Registration Instructions
Published on January 30, 2023
The ZBA Online Certificate Course is a self-paced online training designed for members of the local government Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), local government staff who work alongside the ZBA, and local government managers and attorneys. -
Economic Impacts of County Population Changes in Michigan - Full Report
In December 2009, LPI published the Economic Impacts of County Population Changes in Michigan (both full and summary report versions).
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Incompatible Offices in Planning and Zoning
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.