MSU Extension Government

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  Three constitutional amendments on the ballot for Michigan voters this November

  Published on September 27, 2022
  This fall voters in Michigan will decide on 3 proposed constitutional amendments when they head to the polls.

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  Accessory dwelling units – Coming to a neighborhood near you?

  Published on September 9, 2022
  With interest in urban living on the rise, more communities are considering amending local regulations to allow accessory dwelling units in traditional neighborhoods.

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  Zoning and condominiums

  Published on September 1, 2022
  Does the zoning ordinance prohibit condominiums if they are not listed as a use?

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  Zoning district, tax assessor classifications not the same thing

  Published on September 1, 2022
  Some improperly use tax assessor classifications as an indicator of zoning district, but they are not the same and one should never base zoning decisions on property tax classifications.

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  New Commissioner School 2022

  Published on August 31, 2022
  New Hybrid format available. Flexible self-paced learning and in-person discussion.

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  Circuit court review of ZBA decisions

  Published on August 24, 2022
  When your zoning board of appeals is not the last stop on the road to a zoning ordinance determination.

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  Proving a practical difficulty for a dimensional variance request

  Published on August 24, 2022
  While inherently rigid, there are mechanisms in zoning to allow for flexibility.

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  How to handle appeals of administrative decisions

  Published on August 19, 2022
  The zoning board of appeals is the only entity authorized to hear appeals on the administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance at the local level. When doing so, careful considerations must be made.

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  BIFAD Senior Researcher Award for Scientific Excellence goes to Thom Jayne

  Published on June 8, 2022
  Thom Jayne, University Foundation Professor Emeritus, is recipient of the 2021 BIFAD Senior Researcher Award for Scientific Excellence in a Feed the Future Innovation Lab

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  President of Malawi to be guest of honor at agricultural conference

  Published on May 26, 2022
  Dignitaries and academics will gather at agricultural conference organized by researchers from Malawi and MSU