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  • Massachusetts farmer headlining agrivoltaic track at GLEXPO

    Published on November 20, 2023
    Joe Czajkowski grows 400 acres of row crops, hay, and vegetables, including 2.5 acres of broccoli in rows between solar arrays on his farm.

  • Difference between a zoning ordinance and a master plan

    Published on November 3, 2023
    The zoning ordinance is a law with penalties and consequence for not following it. A master plan is a policy document that expresses intent. It is not an enforceable document and is not law.

  • Zoning and police power ordinances are not the same, and should not be mixed together

    Published on September 15, 2023
    There are three types of ordinances local government might adopt. Important to focus on the difference between police power ordinances and zoning ordinances.

  • Why care about planning and zoning?

    Published on September 15, 2023
    Being involved in planning and zoning is a great way to help shape the future of your community.

  • Michigan Compiled Law may be the preferred way to cite state law

    Published on September 15, 2023
    There is more than one way to cite state law. There are several reasons to use the MCL citation over the Public Act number.

  • Overlay zoning districts can be a valuable tool

    Published on September 15, 2023
    Overlay zoning districts is a valid tool in some conditions. But be careful not to overuse it when more traditional zoning techniques can do the job.

  • County government powers are very limited

    Published on September 9, 2023
    A county government does not have general ordinance making authority. As a general rule counties cannot adopt ordinances. Municipalities have more authority, powers than counties, and can adopt police power ordinances.

  • Empowering Michigan state and local leaders to address housing affordability and equitable access in their own communities

    Published on September 7, 2023
    MSU Extension educators quickly and collaboratively responded to pressing housing policy needs and developed an extensive attainable housing program tailored to the varying geographies of urban, suburban, and rural communities in Michigan.

  • Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services

    Published on August 3, 2023
    Many believe governments should bid for jobs over a certain dollar amount. But bids are not always the best selection system. When hiring professional services Qualifications-Based Selection is the better system to use.

  • A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution

    Published on August 3, 2023
    A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established. This is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved.

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