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MI Comp L § 324.30507 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30507 - Land Uses; Zoning; Local Ordinances; State Rule.

324.30507 Land uses; zoning; local ordinances; state rule. Sec. 30507.  After designation of a river or portion of a river as a natural river area and following the preparation of the long-range comprehensive plan, the department may determine that the uses of land along the river, except within the limits of an incorporated municipality, shall be controlled by zoning contributing to accomplishment of the purposes of this part and the natural river plan. County and township governments are encouraged to establish these zoning controls and additional controls as may be appropriate, including, but not limited to, building and subdivision controls. The department may provide advisory, planning, and cooperative assistance in the drafting of ordinances to establish these controls. If the local unit does not, within 1 year after notice from the department, have in full force and effect a zoning ordinance or interim zoning ordinance established under authority of the acts cited in section 30510, the department, on its own motion, may promulgate a zoning rule in accordance with section 30512. A zoning rule may also be promulgated if the department finds that an adopted or existing zoning ordinance fails to meet adequately guidelines consistent with this part as provided by the department and transmitted to the local units concerned, does not take full cognizance of the purposes and objectives of this part, or is not in accord with the purposes of designation of the river as established by the department. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30508 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30508 - Zoning Ordinance or Rule; Purpose.

324.30508 Zoning ordinance or rule; purpose.  Sec. 30508.  A zoning ordinance adopted by a local unit of government or a zoning rule promulgated by the department shall provide for the protection of the river and its related land resources consistent with the preservation and enhancement of their values and the objectives set forth in section 30502. The ordinance or rule shall protect the interest of the people of the state as a whole. It shall take cognizance of the characteristics of the land and water concerned, surrounding development, and existing uses and provide for conservation of soil, water, stream bed and banks, floodplains, and adjoining uplands. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30509 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30509 - Zoning Ordinance or Rule; Establishment of Districts; Powers; Distance.

324.30509 Zoning ordinance or rule; establishment of districts; powers; distance. Sec. 30509.  The ordinance or rule shall establish zoning districts within which such uses of land as for agriculture, forestry, recreation, residence, industry, commerce, and additional uses may be encouraged, regulated, or prohibited. It may limit or prohibit the placement of structures of any class or designate their location with relation to the water's edge, to property or subdivision lines, and to flood flows and may limit the subdivision of lands for platting purposes. It may control the location and design of highways and roads and of public utility transmission and distribution lines, except on lands or other interests in real property owned by the utility on January 1, 1971. It may prohibit or limit the cutting of trees or other vegetation, but such limits shall not apply for a distance of more than 100 feet from the river's edge. It may specifically prohibit or limit mining and drilling for oil and gas, but such limits shall not apply for a distance of more than 300 feet from the river's edge. It may contain other provisions necessary to accomplish the objectives of this part. A zoning rule promulgated by the department shall not control lands more than 400 feet from the river's edge. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30510 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30510 - Local Zoning Ordinance; Conformance With Applicable Law; Construction.

324.30510 Local zoning ordinance; conformance with applicable law; construction. Sec. 30510.  A local unit of government, in establishing a zoning ordinance, in addition to the authority and requirements of this part, shall conform to the township zoning act, 1943 PA 184, MCL 125.271 to 125.310, or the county zoning act, 1943 PA 183, MCL 125.201 to 125.240, including, but not limited to, the variance provisions of those acts. Any conflict shall be resolved in favor of the provisions of this part. The powers granted under this part shall be liberally construed in favor of the local unit or the department exercising them, in such manner as to promote the orderly preservation or enhancement of the values of the rivers and related land resources and their use in accordance with a long-range comprehensive general plan to ensure the greatest benefit to the state as a whole. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 8, 2000 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30511 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30511 - Districts; Valuation for Tax Purposes.

324.30511 Districts; valuation for tax purposes. Sec. 30511.  Upon adoption of a zoning ordinance or rule, certified copies of the maps showing districts shall be filed with the local tax assessing officer and the state tax commission. In establishing true cash value of property within the districts zoned, the assessing officer shall take cognizance of the effect of limits on use established by the ordinance or rule. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30512 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30512 - Rules; Enforcement; Promulgation; Variance; Existing Use.

324.30512 Rules; enforcement; promulgation; variance; existing use. Sec. 30512.  (1) The department shall prescribe administrative procedures and rules and provide personnel as it considers necessary for the enforcement of a zoning ordinance or rule enacted in accordance with this part. A circuit court, upon petition and a showing by the department that there exists a violation of a rule properly promulgated under this part, shall issue any necessary order to the defendant to correct the violation or to restrain the defendant from further violation of the rule.  (2) The department shall promulgate a zoning rule to implement this part. The rule shall include procedures for receiving and acting upon applications from local units of government or landowners for change of boundaries or change in permitted uses in accordance with chapter 4 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.271 to 24.287. An aggrieved party may seek judicial review under chapter 6 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.301 to 24.306.  (3) A variance from a zoning rule promulgated by the department to implement this part may be applied for and granted pursuant to section 4 of the uniform condemnation procedures act, 1980 PA 87, MCL 213.54, and the variance provisions of the zoning rule.  (4) The lawful use of any building or structure and of any land or premise as existing and lawful at the time of enactment of a zoning ordinance or rule or of an amendment of a zoning ordinance or rule may be continued although the use does not conform with the ordinance, rule, or amendment. The ordinance or rule shall provide for the completion, restoration, reconstruction, extension, or substitution of nonconforming uses upon reasonable terms as set forth in the zoning ordinance or rule. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 8, 2000 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30513 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30513 - National Wild and Scenic River System; Administration.

324.30513 National wild and scenic river system; administration. Sec. 30513.  This part does not preclude a component of the system from becoming a part of the national wild and scenic river system under the wild and scenic rivers act, Public Law 90-542, 16 U.S.C. 1271 to 1287. The department may enter into written cooperative agreements for joint federal-state administration of rivers that may be designated under the wild and scenic rivers act. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30514 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30514 - Area Plans; Approval; Rules.

324.30514 Area plans; approval; rules.  Sec. 30514.  The department shall approve preliminary and final plans for site or route location, construction, or enlargement of utility transmission lines, publicly provided recreation facilities, access sites, highways, roads, bridges, or other structures and for publicly developed water management projects, within a designated natural river area, except within the limits of a city or incorporated village. The department may require any measure necessary to control damaging erosion or flow alteration during or in consequence of construction. The department shall promulgate rules concerning the approvals and requirements provided for in this section. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30515 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)|Section 324.30515 - Construction of Part.

324.30515 Construction of part. Sec. 30515.  This part does not prohibit a reasonable and lawful use of any other natural resource that benefits the general welfare of the people of this state and that is not inconsistent with the purpose of this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30701 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30701 - Definitions.

324.30701 Definitions. Sec. 30701.  As used in this part:  (a) "Commissioner" means the county drain commissioner or the county road commission in counties not having a drain commissioner, and, if more than 1 county is involved, each of the drain commissioners or drain commissioner and road commission in counties having no drain commissioner.  (b) "County board" means the county board of commissioners, and if more than 1 county is involved, the boards of commissioners of each of those counties.  (c) "Court" means a circuit court, and if more than 1 judicial circuit is involved, the circuit court designated by the county board or otherwise authorized by law to preside over an action.  (d) "Dam" means an artificial barrier, structure, or facility, and appurtenant works, used to regulate or maintain the level of an inland lake.  (e) "Delegated authority" means the county drain commissioner or any other person designated by the county board to perform duties required under this part.  (f) "Inland lake" means a natural or artificial lake, pond, impoundment, or a part of 1 of those bodies of water. Inland lake does not include the Great Lakes or Lake St. Clair.  (g) "Interested person" means the department and a person who has a record interest in the title to, right of ingress to, or reversionary right to land that would be affected by a permanent change in the natural or normal level of an inland lake.  (h) "Normal level" means the level or levels of the water of an inland lake that provide the most benefit to the public; that best protect the public health, safety, and welfare; that best preserve the natural resources of the state; and that best preserve and protect the value of property around the lake. A normal level shall be measured and described as an elevation based on national geodetic vertical datum. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Land and Water Management Division, with the exception of the farmland and open space preservation program, natural rivers program, and Michigan information resource inventory system, to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30702 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30702 - Determination of Normal Inland Lake Level; Motion or Petition to Initiate Action; Delegation of Powers and Duties by County Board; Maintenance.

324.30702 Determination of normal inland lake level; motion or petition to initiate action; delegation of powers and duties by county board; maintenance. Sec. 30702.  (1) The county board of a county in which an inland lake is located may upon the board's own motion, or shall within 45 days following receipt of a petition to the board of 2/3 of the owners of lands abutting the inland lake, initiate action to take the necessary steps to cause to be determined the normal level of the inland lake.  (2) Unless required to act by resolution as provided in this part, the county board may delegate powers and duties under this part to that county's commissioner, road commission, or other delegated authority.  (3) If a court-determined normal level is established pursuant to this part, the delegated authority of the county or counties in which the lake is located shall maintain that normal level. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Land and Water Management Division, with the exception of the farmland and open space preservation program, natural rivers program, and Michigan information resource inventory system, to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30703 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30703 - Preliminary Study; Costs; Contents of Study.

324.30703 Preliminary study; costs; contents of study. Sec. 30703.  (1) Before proceeding on a motion made or a petition filed under section 30702, the county board may require that a preliminary study be conducted by a licensed professional engineer. The county board, by resolution, may require a cash payment from the petitioners sufficient to cover the actual preliminary study costs or of $10,000.00, whichever is less.  (2) A preliminary study shall include all of the following:  (a) The feasibility of a project to establish and maintain a normal level of the inland lake.  (b) The expediency of the normal level project.  (c) Feasible and prudent alternative methods and designs for controlling the normal level.  (d) The estimated costs of construction and maintenance of the normal level project.  (e) A method of financing initial costs.  (f) The necessity of a special assessment district and the tentative boundaries if a district is necessary.  (g) Other information that the county board resolves is necessary. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30704 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30704 - Initiating Proceeding for Determining Normal Inland Lake Level and Establishing Special Assessment District; Required Finding; Multicounty Lake; Joinder Permitted.

324.30704 Initiating proceeding for determining normal inland lake level and establishing special assessment district; required finding; multicounty lake; joinder permitted. Sec. 30704.  (1) If the county board, based on the preliminary study, finds it expedient to have and resolves to have determined and established the normal level of an inland lake, the county board shall direct the prosecuting attorney or other legal counsel of the county to initiate a proceeding by proper petition in the court of that county for determination of the normal level for that inland lake and for establishing a special assessment district if the county board determines by resolution that one is necessary as provided in section 30711.   (2) If the waters of an inland lake are located in 2 or more counties, the normal level of the lake may be determined in the same manner if the county boards of all counties involved, by resolution, direct the prosecuting attorney or other legal counsel of 1 or more of the counties to institute proceedings. All counties may make a single preliminary study.  (3) The department may join a proceeding initiated under this section. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA