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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. -
"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. -
Bulletin E-3422 Introduction to Zoning and Taxation
Published on September 2, 2020
A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series that provides an introductory explanation of property rights and protections, regulations, and liabilities associated with real property ownership in Michigan. -
2019-2020 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available
Published on July 6, 2020
The annual 2020 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public. -
No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on May 15, 2020
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan. -
Planners must treat similar businesses the same way
Published on February 25, 2020
If planners are required to treat similar businesses in the same way, how can they respond to criticism for approving “too many of the same kind of business”? -
2018 - 2019 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available
Published on June 14, 2019
The annual 2019 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public. -
Solar energy education team receives the Michigan State University Extension 2018 Gordon Guyer Award
Published on November 19, 2018
The “Shining a Light on Agricultural Solar Energy Development” team received the 2018 Gordon Guyer Collaborative Programming Award from Michigan State University Extension. -
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. -
Zoning boundaries can make good neighbors in conservation
Published on October 28, 2011
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Evaluating the efï¬cacy of zoning designations for protected area management
Published on October 28, 2011
Protected areas worldwide are facing increasing pressures to co-manage human development and biodiversity conservation. -
Administering County Zoning: A Basic Guide for Citizens & Local Officials
Published on February 1, 1985
Originally published in 1985, this guide was modeled after "Administering Township Zoning: A Basic Guide for Citizens and Local Officials," September 1979. -
How to end a planning and zoning program – repeal of the zoning ordinance and planning commission ordinance
This publication is to review things to consider if a municipality (city, village, or township) or county is considering ending its planning and zoning program.
