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Proving a practical difficulty for a dimensional variance request

Published on January 20, 2020

While inherently rigid, there are mechanisms in zoning to allow for flexibility.

Michigan Open Meetings Act: Understanding closed sessions

Published on December 18, 2019

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was written to ensure that the governmental decision-making process would be accessible to Michigan residents.

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: Explore the details

Published on December 18, 2019

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act provides requirements on meeting notices, minutes, and keeping the process open to public participation.

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: An introduction

Published on December 18, 2019

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was written to ensure that the governmental decision-making process would be accessible to Michigan residents.

Public hearing is not only way to involve the public

Published on December 18, 2019

There are many ways to effectively involve the public beyond the public hearing.