TOWNSHIP ZONING H.B. 4577 (H-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 4577 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment) Sponsor: Representative Walter DeLange
House Committee: Local Government
Senate Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs
The bill would amend the Township Rural Zoning Act to revise procedures for registered electors residing in a township, outside of a city or village limit, to petition for a referendum on a township zoning ordinance.
Under the bill, a township zoning ordinance would take effect seven days after publication, as required under the Act, or at a later date after publication as specified by a township board. (Currently, publication in a newspaper of general circulation is required within 15 days of adoption of a zoning ordinance by a township board.)
Under the bill, within seven days after publication of a township zoning ordinance, a registered elector residing in the portion of the township outside the limits of cities and villages could file with the township clerk a notice of intent to file a petition.
MCL 125.281 & 125.282 Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-23-96 Fiscal Analyst: R. Ross
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.