Michigan Zoning, Planning, and Land Use

Michigan land use experts explain the ins and outs of zoning and land use, whether you represent the developer, the municipality, the landowner, or a neighbor.

You will be able to:

• Unscramble the unexpected zoning or land use problem
• Request a rezoning, special land use approval, or a PUD
• Represent the municipality or neighbor objecting to a land use request
• Make a winning presentation to the municipality or court
• Identify every approval or permit needed--including wetlands, woodlands, or historic preservation
• Make an evidentiary record at the municipal level so you can successfully handle constitutional challenges

Highlights of the latest update include:

• Expanded caselaw under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and conditional rezoning
• Practice pointers on the Construction Code Act
• Discussion of recent SCOTUS and Sixth Circuit decisions regarding constitutional limitations on land regulation
• Enhanced coverage of the Open Meetings Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act, and Watercourse Access Regulations