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In the private sector, the First Amendment does not apply. However, in the public sector, employees have First Amendment rights that may pro...
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Nomenclature. A SUP is a “Special Use Permit.” A CUP is a “Conditional Use Permit.” A SLUP is a “Special Land Use Permit.” Each name captures the same idea. These various “extra” land uses are authorized in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3502(1), however, there is no explicit definition or requirement to use a particular term in the local zoning ordinance. Whatever term is utilized in the zoning ordinance, it reflects the considered judgment of the community (based on the master plan) that some land uses may have more intensive or negative impacts on surrounding properties requiring a heightened level of review and control to ensure that the land use is appropriate to that specific location and any negative impacts can be reduced or mitigated.
In the private sector, the First Amendment does not apply. However, in the public sector, employees have First Amendment rights that may pro...
Read MoreOne of the most difficult and intimidating aspects of being a municipal employer is managing employee misconduct or poor performance. City, ...
Read MoreWhile some factors may change the outcome, the answer is generally no. In fact, “[n]o Michigan decision has ever held that a dedication of...
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