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Neighborhood Planning Manual (WO1024)

Published on October 20, 2015
During the last half of the 20th century, core cities in Michigan experienced the twin trends associated with urban sprawl - abandonment and disinvestment.
Administering Township Zoning: A Basic Guide for Citizens and Local Officials (E1408)

Published on July 25, 2016
This series of pamphlets present a chronological step-by-step checklist to walk a county, village and city, or township through the process of adopting a plan or amending a plan.
Summary of Planning and Zoning Court Decisions, 2017

Published on May 22, 2017
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2016 to April 2017 by Kurt H. Schindler.
Summary of Planning and Zoning Court Decisions, 2004

Published on June 1, 2016
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2003 to April 2004 by Gary Taylor.
MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab

Published on September 17, 2013
Summary of Property Takings Case Law

Published on June 1, 2016
This pamphlet reviews the court cases which have established the rules and considerations for taking of private property by government, and by government regulation. The pamphlet reviews “exactions,” Michigan takings case law, taking valuation, etc.
To Plan or Not to Plan: Current Activity within Michigan's Local Governments

Published on June 1, 2016
In this pamphlet, you will find results of a statewide survey of Michigan's local governments on their activity in planning and zoning. It is the first statewide survey conducted in Michigan since 1994.
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.
Michigan’s Natural Resources As They Relate to Land Use Planning & Zoning

Published on July 26, 2016
To assess the long-term impacts of land use planning and zoning decisions, they must be able to access and understand various types of natural resource information.
State of Michigan Cities

Published on July 26, 2016
An Index of Urban Prosperity
Commerce Centers in Michigan

Published on July 26, 2016
The Commerce Centers concept was one of the many recommendations put forth by the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council (MLULC) in its 2003 report to Governor Granholm.
Syllabus and Opinion for Ter Beek v City of Wyoming

Published on June 1, 2016
The Michigan Supreme Court case on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) where the court held: The federal controlled substances act does not preempt §4(a) of the MMMA.
White Paper, A Local Government View Of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act

Published on June 1, 2016
This White Paper was prepared at the request of the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Townships Association to be a resource for Michigan local governments.
MSU Extension and AgBioResearch Council Links

Published on May 1, 2013
When Urban Agriculture Meets Michigan's Right To Farm Act: The Pig's in the Parlor

Published on August 4, 2016
A very complete and authorative peer reviewed law journal article on Right to Farm Act issues is available from Michigan State Law Review (Norris, Patricia, Gary Taylor and Mark Wyckoff).
Summary of Recent Planning and Zoning Court Decisions 2003

Published on June 1, 2016
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2002 to April 2003 by Gary Taylor.
Form Based Codes and Michigan Zoning Enabling Acts

Published on May 31, 2016
With neo-traditional development, and development attempting to follow traditional patterns, a new type of zoning is starting to catch on in Michigan: Form-Based Code, or Form-Based Zoning.
Final Report of the Michigan Wind Energy Resource Zone Board

Published on August 22, 2016
The board identified four regions as having the highest wind energy harvest potential. Exhibit 1 identifies the four regions, including the counties and townships located in whole or in part in these regions.
Community Spray Programs (E2837)

Published on September 22, 2016
Guidelines on questions to ask and legal requirements for community spray programs in Michigan
Building Neighborhood Communities - An Introduction to Successful Neighboring (WO1000)

Published on October 20, 2015
Making connections with your neighbors is an important part of keeping your neighborhood safe and livable. If something is not working well on your block, you and your neighbors can solve the problem together.