News
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Caution: Zoning moratorium ahead
Published on April 8, 2020
Michigan local governments should proceed carefully when considering temporarily suspending property owners’ rights to develop or build until adequate regulations can be developed and adopted.
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Understanding public health emergencies through the lens of land use policy
Published on April 3, 2020
Local hazard mitigation plans provide guidance to planners and planning officials in times of crisis.
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Land Division Act basics for landowners
Published on March 24, 2020
Current and prospective owners of land in Michigan will benefit from understanding some basics of the Land Division Act.
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Proving a practical difficulty for a dimensional variance request
Published on January 20, 2020
While inherently rigid, there are mechanisms in zoning to allow for flexibility.
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Zoning in on millennials
Published on January 10, 2020
Changing community codes to attract talented youth is one economic development strategy.
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PARK(ing) day: A Placemaking Tool
Published on January 10, 2020
Create a temporary public park in your community on parking day.
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Public hearing is not only way to involve the public
Published on December 18, 2019
There are many ways to effectively involve the public beyond the public hearing.
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The importance of discussing best practices for continuing education in planning and zoning
Published on December 16, 2019
Continuing education is an important strategy for local government risk management. Bylaws and local policy should also address how much training is appropriate and what topics training should focus on.
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Bad zoning can be worse than no zoning at all
Published on December 16, 2019
Communities can evaluate planning and zoning programs using performance audit materials from Michigan State University Extension.
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Training, continuing education is best strategy for planning and zoning risk management
Published on December 16, 2019
Continuing education and training is an important planning and zoning risk management strategy for local governments in Michigan. While Michigan has many training opportunities, participation could be greater.
