Planning & Zoning in Michigan

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In Michigan, land development regulation is generally a local responsibility. This means that individuals can have a great influence on the policies and regulations that affect their region.

Land use planning is a process that involves a wide range of people. For the process to work effectively, each "actor" needs to understand their role and responsibilities. The information below was developed to help citizens, developers, and public officials alike gain a better understanding of how the planning and zoning process works in Michigan.

Decision Process Guide for New Development Decision Process Guide	What You Should Know Before You Build General Questions to Ask Site Plan Review Checklist	How Citizens Can Get Involved How You Can Effect Change Public Hearings
Tools for Public Officials Community Design Review	Intergovernmental Cooperation An Explanation Public Acts that Enable Cooperation	Model Policies & Ordinances Floodplain Management Standards Lot Averaging Private Road Ordinances Resource Protection Overlay District Standards Steep Slope Development Standards Stormwater Management Tree Preservation Standards Wetlands/Natural Features Setback
Coordinated Planning Act Coordinated Planning Act Summary - Michigan Society of Planning	Planning & Zoning Enabling Legislation Township Planning Act Municipal Planning Act County Planning Act Regional Planning Act Joint Municipal Planning Act Michigan Zoning Enabling Act	Other Related Acts Land Division Act Open Meetings Act Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

This page last updated on 7/17/2006.