Planning

MSU Extension offers training courses on planning and zoning tools, policy options, land use and environmental issues. All services are available to Michigan’s 1,858 municipalities, 14 multi-county regions, 12 federally recognized tribal nations.

News

County government as conveners

Published on February 8, 2019

Local government strategies for collaboration.

Statewide shining a light on agricultural solar energy development meetings

Published on February 6, 2019

Topics include understanding the nuances of solar leases, zoning considerations, and accompanying tax implications of solar projects.

MSU Extension Program to Focus on Cultivating Local Farm Economies

Published on February 1, 2019

Preserving farmland requires flexibility, innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.

Site plan application tips

Published on January 3, 2019

Creating a site plan can be challenging, this article provides some general suggestions to consider when preparing a site plan review application.

Why care about planning and zoning?

Published on January 3, 2019

Being involved in planning and zoning is a great way to help shape the future of your community.