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MI Comp L § 125.3402 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article IV - Zoning Adoption and Enforcement (125.3401...125.3407)|Section 125.3402 - Notice of Intent to File Petition.

125.3402 Notice of intent to file petition.Sec. 402.  (1) Within 7 days after publication of a zoning ordinance under section 401, a registered elector residing in the zoning jurisdiction of a county or township may file with the clerk of the legislative body a notice of intent to file a petition under this section.  (2) If a notice of intent is filed under subsection (1), the petitioner shall have 30 days following the publication of the zoning ordinance to file a petition signed by a number of registered electors residing in the zoning jurisdiction not less than 15% of the total vote cast within the zoning jurisdiction for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected, with the clerk of the legislative body requesting the submission of a zoning ordinance or part of a zoning ordinance to the electors residing in the zoning jurisdiction for their approval.   (3) Upon the filing of a notice of intent under subsection (1), the zoning ordinance or part of the zoning ordinance adopted by the legislative body shall not take effect until 1 of the following occurs:  (a) The expiration of 30 days after publication of the ordinance, if a petition is not filed within that time.  (b) If a petition is filed within 30 days after publication of the ordinance, the clerk of the legislative body determines that the petition is inadequate.  (c) If a petition is filed within 30 days after publication of the ordinance, the clerk of the legislative body determines that the petition is adequate and the ordinance or part of the ordinance is approved by a majority of the registered electors residing in the zoning jurisdiction voting on the petition at the next regular election or at any special election called for that purpose. The legislative body shall provide the manner of submitting the zoning ordinance or part of the zoning ordinance to the electors for their approval or rejection and determining the result of the election.  (4) A petition and an election under this section are subject to the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3403 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article IV - Zoning Adoption and Enforcement (125.3401...125.3407)|Section 125.3403 - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance; Filing of Protest Petition; Vote.

125.3403 Amendment to zoning ordinance; filing of protest petition; vote.Sec. 403.  (1) An amendment to a zoning ordinance by a city or village is subject to a protest petition as required by this subsection. If a protest petition is filed, approval of the amendment to the zoning ordinance shall require a 2/3 vote of the legislative body, unless a larger vote, not to exceed a 3/4 vote, is required by ordinance or charter. The protest petition shall be presented to the legislative body of the city or village before final legislative action on the amendment and shall be signed by 1 or more of the following:  (a) The owners of at least 20% of the area of land included in the proposed change.  (b) The owners of at least 20% of the area of land included within an area extending outward 100 feet from any point on the boundary of the land included in the proposed change.  (2) Publicly owned land shall be excluded in calculating the 20% land area requirement under subsection (1). History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3404 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article IV - Zoning Adoption and Enforcement (125.3401...125.3407)|Section 125.3404 - Interim Zoning Ordinance.

125.3404 Interim zoning ordinance.Sec. 404.  (1) To protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants and the lands and resources of a local unit of government during the period required for the preparation and enactment of an initial zoning ordinance under this act, the legislative body of a local unit of government may direct the zoning commission to submit, within a specified period of time, recommendations as to the provisions of an interim zoning ordinance.  (2) Before presenting its recommendations to the legislative body, the zoning commission of a township shall submit the interim zoning ordinance, or an amendment to the ordinance, to the county zoning commission or the coordinating zoning committee, for the purpose of coordinating the zoning ordinance with the zoning ordinances of a township, city, or village having a common boundary with the township. The ordinance shall be considered approved 15 days from the date the zoning ordinance is submitted to the legislative body.  (3) After approval, the legislative body, by majority vote of its members, may give the interim ordinance or amendments to the interim ordinance immediate effect. An interim ordinance and subsequent amendments shall be filed and published as required under section 401.  (4) The interim ordinance, including any amendments, shall be limited to 1 year from the effective date and to not more than 2 years of renewal thereafter by resolution of the local unit of government. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3405 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article IV - Zoning Adoption and Enforcement (125.3401...125.3407)|Section 125.3405 - Use and Development of Land as Condition to Rezoning.

125.3405 Use and development of land as condition to rezoning.Sec. 405.  (1) An owner of land may voluntarily offer in writing, and the local unit of government may approve, certain use and development of the land as a condition to a rezoning of the land or an amendment to a zoning map.  (2) In approving the conditions under subsection (1), the local unit of government may establish a time period during which the conditions apply to the land. Except for an extension under subsection (4), if the conditions are not satisfied within the time specified under this subsection, the land shall revert to its former zoning classification.   (3) The local government shall not add to or alter the conditions approved under subsection (1) during the time period specified under subsection (2) of this section.   (4) The time period specified under subsection (2) may be extended upon the application of the landowner and approval of the local unit of government.   (5) A local unit of government shall not require a landowner to offer conditions as a requirement for rezoning. The lack of an offer under subsection (1) shall not otherwise affect a landowner's rights under this act, the ordinances of the local unit of government, or any other laws of this state. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3406 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article IV - Zoning Adoption and Enforcement (125.3401...125.3407)|Section 125.3406 - Zoning Permits; Fees; Effect of Delinquent Payment of Fine, Costs, or Assessment.

125.3406 Zoning permits; fees; effect of delinquent payment of fine, costs, or assessment.Sec. 406.  (1) The legislative body may charge reasonable fees for zoning permits as a condition of granting authority to use, erect, alter, or locate dwellings, buildings, and structures, including tents and recreational vehicles, within a zoning district established under this act.  (2) A zoning ordinance adopted by a city may provide that a person is not eligible to apply for a rezoning, site plan approval, special land use approval, planned unit development approval, variance, or other zoning authorization if the person is delinquent in paying a civil fine, costs, or a justice system assessment imposed by an administrative hearings bureau established in that city pursuant to section 4q of the home rule city act, 1909 PA 279, MCL 117.4q.  (3) A zoning ordinance provision adopted under subsection (2) does not apply to an applicant for a zoning authorization if the applicant became the owner of the property by foreclosure or by taking a deed in lieu of foreclosure and is 1 of the following:  (a) A government-sponsored enterprise. As used in this subdivision, "government-sponsored enterprise" means that term as defined in 2 USC 622(8), or the Michigan state housing development authority created under the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c.  (b) A financial institution. As used in this subdivision, "financial institution" means that term as defined in section 4(c) of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2004.  (c) A mortgage servicer, as that term is defined in section 1a of the mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act, 1987 PA 173, MCL 445.1651a, that is subject to the mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act, 1987 PA 173, MCL 445.1651 to 445.1684.  (d) A credit union service organization that is organized under the laws of this state or the United States.  (4) Subsection (2) does not apply to a zoning authorization if the authorization will correct, in whole or in part, the blight violation that was the subject of the delinquent payment referred to in subsection (2). History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 189, Eff. Mar. 14, 2014
MI Comp L § 125.3407 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article IV - Zoning Adoption and Enforcement (125.3401...125.3407)|Section 125.3407 - Certain Violations as Nuisance per Se.

125.3407 Certain violations as nuisance per se.Sec. 407.  Except as otherwise provided by law, a use of land or a dwelling, building, or structure, including a tent or recreational vehicle, used, erected, altered, razed, or converted in violation of a zoning ordinance or regulation adopted under this act is a nuisance per se. The court shall order the nuisance abated, and the owner or agent in charge of the dwelling, building, structure, tent, recreational vehicle, or land is liable for maintaining a nuisance per se. The legislative body shall in the zoning ordinance enacted under this act designate the proper official or officials who shall administer and enforce the zoning ordinance and do 1 of the following for each violation of the zoning ordinance:  (a) Impose a penalty for the violation.  (b) Designate the violation as a municipal civil infraction and impose a civil fine for the violation.  (c) Designate the violation as a blight violation and impose a civil fine or other sanction authorized by law. This subdivision applies only to a city that establishes an administrative hearings bureau pursuant to section 4q of the home rule city act, 1909 PA 279, MCL 117.4q. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 29, 2008
MI Comp L § 125.3501 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article V - Special Zoning Provisions (125.3501...125.3514)|Section 125.3501 - Submission and Approval of Site Plan; Procedures and Requirements.

125.3501 Submission and approval of site plan; procedures and requirements.Sec. 501.  (1) The local unit of government may require the submission and approval of a site plan before authorization of a land use or activity regulated by a zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance shall specify the body or official responsible for reviewing site plans and granting approval.  (2) If a zoning ordinance requires site plan approval, the site plan, as approved, shall become part of the record of approval, and subsequent actions relating to the activity authorized shall be consistent with the approved site plan, unless a change conforming to the zoning ordinance is agreed to by the landowner and the body or official that initially approved the site plan.  (3) The procedures and requirements for the submission and approval of site plans shall be specified in the zoning ordinance. Site plan submission, review, and approval shall be required for special land uses and planned unit developments.  (4) A decision rejecting, approving, or conditionally approving a site plan shall be based upon requirements and standards contained in the zoning ordinance, other statutorily authorized and properly adopted local unit of government planning documents, other applicable ordinances, and state and federal statutes.  (5) A site plan shall be approved if it contains the information required by the zoning ordinance and is in compliance with the conditions imposed under the zoning ordinance, other statutorily authorized and properly adopted local unit of government planning documents, other applicable ordinances, and state and federal statutes. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 29, 2008
MI Comp L § 125.3502 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article V - Special Zoning Provisions (125.3501...125.3514)|Section 125.3502 - Special Land Uses; Review and Approval; Application; Notice of Request; Public Hearing; Incorporation of Decision in Statement of Findings and Conclusions.

125.3502 Special land uses; review and approval; application; notice of request; public hearing; incorporation of decision in statement of findings and conclusions.Sec. 502.  (1) The legislative body may provide in a zoning ordinance for special land uses in a zoning district. A special land use shall be subject to the review and approval of the zoning commission, the planning commission, an official charged with administering the zoning ordinance, or the legislative body as required by the zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance shall specify all of the following:   (a) The special land uses and activities eligible for approval and the body or official responsible for reviewing and granting approval.  (b) The requirements and standards for approving a request for a special land use.  (c) The procedures and supporting materials required for the application, review, and approval of a special land use.  (2) Upon receipt of an application for a special land use which requires a discretionary decision, the local unit of government shall provide notice of the request as required under section 103. The notice shall indicate that a public hearing on the special land use request may be requested by any property owner or the occupant of any structure located within 300 feet of the property being considered for a special land use regardless of whether the property or occupant is located in the zoning jurisdiction.  (3) At the initiative of the body or official responsible for approving the special land use or upon the request of the applicant, a real property owner whose real property is assessed within 300 feet of the property, or the occupant of a structure located within 300 feet of the property, a public hearing shall be held before a discretionary decision is made on the special land use request.  (4) The body or official designated to review and approve special land uses may deny, approve, or approve with conditions a request for special land use approval. The decision on a special land use shall be incorporated in a statement of findings and conclusions relative to the special land use which specifies the basis for the decision and any conditions imposed. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3505 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article V - Special Zoning Provisions (125.3501...125.3514)|Section 125.3505 - Performance Guarantee.

125.3505 Performance guarantee.Sec. 505.  (1) To ensure compliance with a zoning ordinance and any conditions imposed under a zoning ordinance, a local unit of government may require that a cash deposit, certified check, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety bond acceptable to the local unit of government covering the estimated cost of improvements be deposited with the clerk of the legislative body to insure faithful completion of the improvements. The performance guarantee shall be deposited at the time of the issuance of the permit authorizing the activity or project. The local unit of government may not require the deposit of the performance guarantee until it is prepared to issue the permit. The local unit of government shall establish procedures by which a rebate of any cash deposits in reasonable proportion to the ratio of work completed on the required improvements shall be made as work progresses.  (2) This section shall not be applicable to improvements for which a cash deposit, certified check, irrevocable bank letter of credit, or surety bond has been deposited under the land division act, 1967 PA 288, MCL 560.101 to 560.293. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3507 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article V - Special Zoning Provisions (125.3501...125.3514)|Section 125.3507 - Purchase of Development Rights Program; Adoption of Ordinance; Limitations; Agreements With Other Local Governments.

125.3507 Purchase of development rights program; adoption of ordinance; limitations; agreements with other local governments.Sec. 507.  (1) As used in this section and sections 508 and 509, "PDR program" means a purchase of development rights program.  (2) The legislative body may adopt a development rights ordinance limited to the establishment, financing, and administration of a PDR program, as provided under this section and sections 508 and 509. The PDR program may be used only to protect agricultural land and other eligible land. This section and sections 508 and 509 do not expand the condemnation authority of a local unit of government as otherwise provided for in this act.  (3) A PDR program shall not acquire development rights by condemnation. This section and sections 508 and 509 do not limit any authority that may otherwise be provided by law for a local unit of government to protect natural resources, preserve open space, provide for historic preservation, or accomplish similar purposes.  (4) A legislative body shall not establish, finance, or administer a PDR program unless the legislative body adopts a development rights ordinance. If the local unit of government has a zoning ordinance, the development rights ordinance may be adopted as part of the zoning ordinance under the procedures for a zoning ordinance under this act. A local unit of government may adopt a development rights ordinance in the same manner as required for a zoning ordinance.  (5) A legislative body may promote and enter into agreements with other local units of government for the purchase of development rights, including cross-jurisdictional purchases, subject to applicable development rights ordinances. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3602 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article VI - Zoning Board of Appeals (125.3601...125.3607)|Section 125.3602 - Meetings; Call of the Chairperson; Oaths; Attendance of Witnesses; Record of Proceedings.

125.3602 Meetings; call of the chairperson; oaths; attendance of witnesses; record of proceedings.Sec. 602.  (1) Meetings of the zoning board of appeals shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at other times as the zoning board of appeals in its rules of procedure may specify. The chairperson or, in his or her absence, the acting chairperson may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.  (2) The zoning board of appeals shall maintain a record of its proceedings which shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the legislative body. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3603 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article VI - Zoning Board of Appeals (125.3601...125.3607)|Section 125.3603 - Zoning Board of Appeals; Powers; Concurring Vote of Majority of Members.

125.3603 Zoning board of appeals; powers; concurring vote of majority of members.Sec. 603.  (1) The zoning board of appeals shall hear and decide questions that arise in the administration of the zoning ordinance, including the interpretation of the zoning maps, and may adopt rules to govern its procedures sitting as a zoning board of appeals. The zoning board of appeals shall also hear and decide on matters referred to the zoning board of appeals or upon which the zoning board of appeals is required to pass under a zoning ordinance adopted under this act. It shall hear and decide appeals from and review any administrative order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official or body charged with enforcement of a zoning ordinance adopted under this act. For special land use and planned unit development decisions, an appeal may be taken to the zoning board of appeals only if provided for in the zoning ordinance.   (2) The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the zoning board of appeals is necessary to reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of the administrative official or body, to decide in favor of the applicant on a matter upon which the zoning board of appeals is required to pass under the zoning ordinance, or to grant a variance in the zoning ordinance. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006
MI Comp L § 125.3605 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 110 of 2006 - Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (125.3101 - 125.3702)|Article VI - Zoning Board of Appeals (125.3601...125.3607)|Section 125.3605 - Decision as Final; Appeal to Circuit Court.

125.3605 Decision as final; appeal to circuit court.Sec. 605.  The decision of the zoning board of appeals shall be final. A party aggrieved by the decision may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the property is located as provided under section 606. History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006