College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Zoning Administrator Certificate Program

Teaches zoning administration techniques in ways that reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.

How to work constructively with townships workshop for Agricultural Producers and Ag Entrepreneurs

Published on February 19, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With 2021 - General Interest Session: Are you considering diversifying your farm operations to include things like agritourism or events? Many local governments in Michigan use planning zoning to regulate these type of land uses and it’s important to understand those regulations and how to work with your local unit of government on your plans. MSU Extension Educator Tyler Augst will give brief overview of planning and zoning in Michigan, what to look for in your local zoning ordinance, and tips for working with your local officials.

Zenia Kotval, Ph.D., FAICP

Professor and Program Director, Urban & Regional Planning
kotval@msu.edu
517-353-9362

Marie Ruemenapp, Ph.D.

Outreach Specialist, Urban & Regional Planning Program
ruemenap@msu.edu
517-355-3378

Jennifer Hurley, AICP, CNU-A, PP

President and CEO, Hurley-Franks & Associates

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.

Select Planning and Zoning Decisions 2021

Published on June 7, 2021
Brief summaries of select Michigan planning and zoning court decisions from May 1, 2020 to May 6, 2021.

Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume I: Stakeholder Engagement and Visual Design Imaging

Published on January 18, 2019
The Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume I establishes the community’s concerns and priorities related to climate and health as expressed by community stakeholder groups.

Spatial Mismatch in Housing and Employment: A Tool for Targeted Intervention in Michigan Neighborhoods

Published on July 17, 2020
This report and tool provide an overview of the spatial mismatch between housing and employment opportunities contributes to long commutes between work and home, and more.

Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition (E3209)

Published on August 1, 2019
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension

The Village of Sebewaing: Recreation Plan Update Executive Summary and Poster

Published on December 31, 2018
The broad purpose of the Goals and Objectives found in the plan is to aid Sebewaing in increasing the volume of recreational opportunities in an environmentally friendly fashion that will attract visitors to the Village.

Climate and Health Adaptation Planning Guide for Michigan Communities

Published on October 2, 2020
This guide is intended to help communities in Michigan and across the Great Lakes Region develop a climate and health adaptation plan or to integrate climate and health concepts into existing initiatives.

Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume II: Policy and Metric Recommendations

Published on January 18, 2019
The Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume II includes health-related metrics associated with each policy tool for users to track and evaluate their own planning activities.

5 ways planning remains relevant during COVID-19

Published on July 17, 2020
A list of 5 ways that urban and regional planning are relevant during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Working from Home

Published on October 7, 2020
A list of five lessons about working from home and the potential implications for land use and urban planning.

Why did the chicken (and cow and pig) cross the county?

Published on September 11, 2020
A guide for local officials addresses barriers for needed livestock processing in Southeast Michigan

Planning for pangolins and pandemics

Published on April 15, 2021
Whether it be siting dog parks, creating urban farming zones, or planning for the public health, Planning Matters in how human and nonhuman animals share cities.

"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.