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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.

Repealed City or Village Zoning Act

Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006.
Repealed County Zoning Act

Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006.
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #8: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Site Plan Review (E3058)

Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Site Plan Review (E-3058) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling site plan reviews: applications, public notification, record keeping, and use of standards in making decisions.
Sample Land Division Application

Published on March 24, 2020
Sample land division application for use by local government when receiving a request to divide land.
Summary of Planning and Zoning Decisions 2018

Published on May 18, 2018
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2017 to April 2018.
Residential Property Values And Wind Turbines: A Summary of Findings

Published on August 22, 2016
A PowerPoint presentation on the impact of wind turbines on property values.
Congress Passes, President Signs the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.

Published on June 1, 2016
On September 22, 2000 President Clinton signed into law the “Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000”
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.
Regional Planning Act

Published on June 1, 2016
The Regional Planning Act is the enabling statute for creation of regional planning commissions. There are currently 14 in Michigan, each multiple county regions. (Some are established as "Council of Governments").
Land Use Pamphlets

Published on June 15, 2020
Land Use Series pamphlets written by MSU Extension for Michigan Local Governments.
Restrictions on Zoning Authority

Published on March 12, 2021
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.
Incompatible Offices in Planning and Zoning

Published on February 17, 2021
This table is a working draft of incompatible offices with respect to the planning and zoning function of local government. It is based on statutes, Michigan Attorney General opinions, and court decisions, and may be incomplete.
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.
How To Deal With Accumulated Junk Problems

Published on May 31, 2016
Trash, or junk left on the landscape is one of the major issues identified by local government officials in northern Michigan. It is also one of the easier problems to solve.
How to Participate in the Zoning Process for Zoning Amendments

Published on June 8, 2016
A series of three flyers designed to help a neighborhood association, citizen group or other member of the public to be more effective in presenting information at a zoning hearing.
How to Participate in the Zoning Process for Zoning Amendments (including legislative PUD)

Published on June 8, 2016
A series of three flyers designed to help a neighborhood association, citizen group or other member of the public to be more effective in presenting information at a zoning hearing.
Repealed County Planning Act

Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008.
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.
Spot Zoning

Published on June 1, 2016
Spot Zoning is a Policy Brief prepared by the MSU Extension State and Local Government team. It provides a good primer on what is spot zoning, and how to deal with spot zoning issues.
Check List # M2 Adoption of a Village or City Zoning Ordinance in Michigan

Published on August 23, 2016
This is out-of-date, as a result of changes made by adoption of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006.