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A zoning plan is a required part of master plans in Michigan
Published on November 13, 2025
Recent changes to Michigan statutes related to planning and zoning clarify the requirement for communities with an adopted zoning ordinance to also have an adopted “zoning plan.” -
Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion, they stink! Part 1
Published on November 3, 2025
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion, they stink! Part 2
Published on November 3, 2025
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
The Defining Principles of a Modern Charrette: As Defined by The National Charrette Institute
Published on September 2, 2025
The National Charrette Institute explores the history, development and definition of a modern charrette. -
MSU Extension and Michigan Department of Treasury launch grant readiness training
Published on September 2, 2025
This free webinar, part of the Fiscally Ready Communities series, helps local governments align grants with community goals, assess capacity, and build proactive policies to strengthen fiscal sustainability. -
Strengthening fiscal sustainability for Michigan’s local governments
Published on August 29, 2025
In partnership with the Michigan Department of Treasury, MSU Extension’s Fiscally Ready Communities program reached 1,163 participants across 8 educational webinars in 2024. -
Master plans and housing: What the Michigan Planning Enabling Act requires
Published on July 21, 2025
Changes to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act effective April 2, 2025, require communities to consider their housing needs when master planning. -
Understanding the “Rural-Urban Transect” tool
Published on July 21, 2025
The Transect is a community analysis tool that can lead to better understanding of land use patterns and application of planning and zoning techniques. -
Registration open for MSU Extension’s 2026 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program
Published on July 18, 2025
Secure your spot soon for this great online learning opportunity and two days of in-person classes in Mt. Pleasant on February 19 and 20, 2026. -
County government at work, indeed
Published on July 11, 2025
Michigan counties provide vital health, safety, and welfare services. An updated resource helps officials and residents better understand the roles of county departments, agencies, and commissions and how they serve and support residents locally.
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