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In the last year, the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court have issued multiple decisions that impact townships. Although th...
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No. Whether a special use permit is approved by the Township Planning Commission or recommended by the Planning Commission with approval by the Township Board depends on a Township’s own zoning ordinance. The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Section 504, only requires that the approval standards be set forth in the Township zoning ordinance. Section 502 further indicates that the approvals can be by the planning commission, zoning administrator or Township Board. Thus, a Township needs to resort to its own zoning ordinance to determine how special use permits are approved within their jurisdiction.
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