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Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 3

Published on December 21, 2022
Local governments have a very important role to play in the protection of surface water, ground water, drinking water and wetlands; often filling the gaps in state and federal regulations.
Getting enclosure right: Creating a comfortable public room

Published on December 2, 2022
Creating public spaces that pedestrians want to occupy and feel comfortable in.
MSU represented at the DC Innovation Lab Director’s Meeting

Published on October 10, 2022
PRCI and the Legume Lab represented MSU at the annual Feed the Future Innovation Lab Directors meeting in Washington D.C.
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.
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.
Zoning and condominiums

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

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