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New sample zoning for wind energy systems
Published on October 23, 2020
An updated wind energy zoning resource is available for local units of governments in Michigan. -
Planning for all generations
Published on October 23, 2020
Generational trends are leading to changing demographics in many communities and presenting new challenges. Having strategies to bring all generations into a planning process can help communities meet these challenges. -
The uncompromising zoning administrator is not a bad person
Published on October 19, 2020
Zoning administrators are sticklers for rules, and may seem uncompromising. They have a job to do, and not doing their job can result in serious personal liability for a zoning administrator. -
"Due Process" is often a source of lost court cases in local government
Published on September 30, 2020
In planning and zoning due process is simple to do, but maybe because it is so simple it is often overlooked. Yet many times it is one of the most important things to get right. -
Legislative body involvement in zoning administrative decisions can raise important questions
Published on September 11, 2020
Michigan zoning is set up to mimic the three branches of federal government with separation of powers. But it is not done perfectly, and requires some careful consideration when thinking about how things are done in your community.
