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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. #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. #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. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #9: Capital Improvement Programming
Published on June 1, 2016
Capital Improvement Program (E-3104) provides a review of the process of creating an annual capital improvement program (CIP). -
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
Published on January 26, 2017
What you should understand. -
Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series
Published on January 26, 2024
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices. -
The Open Meetings Act and remote participation in public meetings
Published on November 9, 2023
What does Michigan’s Open Meetings Act say about remote participation in public meetings? -
Difference between a zoning ordinance and a master plan
Published on November 3, 2023
The zoning ordinance is a law with penalties and consequence for not following it. A master plan is a policy document that expresses intent. It is not an enforceable document and is not law. -
Preparation, deliberation and documentation are key to effective government meetings
Published on November 6, 2019
Public planning and zoning meetings go better when each member actively engages in preparation, deliberation, and documentation. These activities occur before the meeting starts and continue for the duration of the meeting. -
Not all public participation events are charrettes
Published on November 6, 2019
Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette. -
Charrettes go virtual: A state-of-the-art process helps a community stay-the-course during COVID-19
Published on April 14, 2020
COVID-19 impacts inspire a virtual master planning charrette process, to be highlighted by an upcoming webinar series. -
Accessory dwelling units could alleviate housing shortage
Published on December 6, 2018
Add additional housing capacity in your community in the form of accessory dwelling units. -
No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on April 4, 2023
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan. -
What is the Headlee Amendment and How Does It Affect Local Taxes?
Published on July 25, 2016
This election season, some voters will see the term “Headlee Amendment” in a ballot question. So, what does the Headlee Amendment do? -
Walkability is key to economic development
Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, it is all about creating communities with amenities and high quality of life to retain and attract talent. Talented individuals, who are mobile and can live anywhere, want a walkable, bikeable community to call home.