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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.
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Sample #1O: Joint Planning Commission Agreement/Ordinance
Published on October 26, 2020
This presents a sample Ordinance and agreement (combined as one) for the creation of a joint planning commission in Michigan. There are many different decisions and ways a joint planning commission can be set up. -
Select Planning and Zoning Decisions 2020
Published on July 16, 2020
Brief summaries of select Michigan planning and zoning court decisions from May 2019 to April 2020. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #10: Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews (E3105)
Published on June 1, 2016
Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews (E-3105) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling land divisions, subdivisions or plats, site-condominiums, lot splits and certified plats: preapplication meetings with the developer, etc. -
Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume III: Prioritizing and Implementing Recommendations
Published on September 19, 2019
This volume of the Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook outlines action steps and further stakeholder engagement options. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #5: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Administrative Structure (E3055)
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Administrative Structure (E-3055) provides a performance audit for the operation of the planning commission, zoning administrator, and zoning board of appeals. It covers office procedures, job descriptions, filing systems, etc. -
Open Meeting Act Decision Tree
Published on May 31, 2016
Presents a decision tree in the form of a flow chart with “yes” and “no” questions to help a community determine what they may need to do in terms of updating or replacing the resolution or ordinance creating their planning commission and updating or repla -
Protect Your Michigan Home from Wildfire
Published on July 6, 2018
As more and more people find opportunities to acquire their “little piece of heaven” in rural Michigan, the interaction between Michigan’s wild lands and developed areas increases. One characteristic of these wild lands has always been fire. -
What sorts of local regulations are preempted by the Right to Farm Act (RTFA)
Published on September 14, 2014
A series of "yes"/"no" questions to determine local jurisdiction. -
Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning
Published on June 1, 2016
Certain areas of Michigan are prone to forest fires. Some communities have zoning provisions concerning various measures to protect homes and other buildings from being as likely to burn down during a wildfire. -
Sample zoning for agriculture-like and urban agriculture
Published on May 13, 2020
This Land Use Series publication presents a starting point for what aspects of agriculture can be regulated by local government. A sample zoning ordinance text is provided that accommodates urban agriculture, agriculture in category 4 sites, etc. -
Wildfire-resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan
Published on July 6, 2018
Selecting the correct landscape plants to place next to or near your home could save it from catching fire. -
Restrictions on Zoning Authority
Published on November 19, 2020
This pamphlet is a summary of the limitations placed on zoning in Michigan. There are certain land uses which are exempt from zoning, others which might be subject to regulation but can not be prohibited. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #1: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Basic Setup
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Basic Setup (E-3051) to make sure your planning commission and zoning board of appeals are set up properly a system is in place to make sure the community keeps up-to-date. -
Michigan Zoning Guidebook: For Citizens and Local Officials, 3rd Edition
Published on December 1, 2017
The Michigan Zoning Guidebook (updated December 2017) is a general overview of zoning in Michigan covering several important zoning topics. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #7: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Planned Unit Development (E3057)
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Planned Unit Development (E-3057) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling planned unit development handled as a special use permit and as a zoning amendment: pre-applications, applications, etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #9: Capital Improvement Programming (E3104)
Published on June 1, 2016
Capital Improvement Program (E-3104) provides a review of the process of creating an annual capital improvement program (CIP). -
Summary of Planning and Zoning Court Decisions, 2012
Published on June 1, 2016
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 by Kurt H. Schindler. -
Check List #1B: Sample Planning Commission Ordinance
Published on May 31, 2016
Presents an example of an ordinance which creates a planning commission in Michigan. The sample includes a number of discussion points, presenting a number of options for a community to consider. -
Measuring Impacts Using Ripple Effect Mapping and Survey Evaluation Techniques (E3312)
Published on May 20, 2016
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Urban Livestock Workgroup - Report To Director Jamie Clover Adams and State Senator Joe Hune
Published on June 1, 2016
The Urban Livestock Workgroup - Recommendations Report To Director Jamie Clover Adams and State Senator Joe Hune. This report includes recommendations for handling agricultural activities in urban and urban-like locations.