Our Township’s master plan...
Yes. The Michigan Planning and Enabling Act seeks to have municipalities that have exercised their zoning powers to conduct a review of thei...
Read MoreOur Feed
We are involved in our communities, our profession, and our clients' associations and activities.
Can an overlay zoning district exist as a distinct district for uses within a zoning ordinance?
Yes. An overlay district sits on top of an existing zoning classification and permits additional uses. Overlay districts are particularly helpful in providing specialized zoning requirements for unique land uses from utility scale solar or windfarms to intensive livestock or commercial farming operations to marihuana facilities or establishments. With a renewable energy overlay placed in an existing Agriculture district, the parcel could conduct any special or permitted uses allowed in the Agriculture district as well as those uses allowed by right or special use permit in the renewable energy overlay.
Recent Articles & Announcements
-
-
Township Law Legal Update: Janua...
Throughout the last year, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court have decided several decisions that will have a notab...
Read More -
Are all special use permits appr...
No. Whether a special use permit is approved by the Township Planning Commission or recommended by the Planning Commission with approval by ...
Read More
Talk to an Attorney
Request a ConsultationAt Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC, we’ve been helping municipalities, franchised businesses, employers, and more with their legal needs since 2008. We’d love to learn how we can help you, too.
