News
7-29-2009
Economic Development Laws Book is Available!
The second edition of Michigan Laws Relating to Economic Development and Housing (MLRTED+H) and the tenth edition of Michigan Laws Relating to Planning (MLRTP) are available! All of the pre-orders have already been shipped. These handy books (and accompanying CD's) are like having a statutory library at your fingertips. You will be amazed at the number of statutes that you didn't even know existed!
Download Order Form for MLRTED+H
Only 1000 of each will be published. Orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Order yours today!
7-30-2009
Zoning Administrators Register for Certification Program
Registration for the Fall 2009 Michigan Zoning Administrator Certificate Program offered by the Planning and Zoning Center at MSU is now open. There are eight modules included in each training program leading to a certificate of completion for those that pass an exam associated with each module. Each module is about three hours of instruction (24 hours total). Dates and locations follow:
Northeast Lower Peninsula
(Bay City - AmericInn) All day on the following Thursdays: October 22, 29, November 5, and 12
Northwest Lower Peninsula
(Traverse City - Garfield Township Hall) All day on the following Wednesdays: October 21, 28, November 4, and 11.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
(Mt. Clemens - Macomb County Health Department) All day Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 24.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
(Ionia - Ionia Intermediate School District) All day Tuesday, October 6 through Thursday, October 8.
We will repeat this series in the Spring if the dates above do not work for you now.
For a registration form, including prices and a full description of the program click on the PDF below.
Download Registration Form for Zoning Administrator Certification Program
7-29-2009
Highlights of the Inaugural Zoning Administrator Certificate Program Evaluations from Spring, 2009
Fifty-six zoning administrators attended the first Michigan Zoning Administrator Certificate Program in the spring of 2009. This was intensive training. There were 24 hours of classroom training over a three-days or four-days during four consecutive weeks. Despite the grueling schedule, participants were very pleased with the high quality of the program.
- When asked to describe their personal opinion of their knowledge of zoning administration prior to the MSU zoning administrator certificate program, 51% of respondents described their knowledge as “good” or “excellent.” Following program completion, 95% of respondents described their knowledge of zoning administration as “good” or “excellent.”
- Nearly all participants recommend all zoning administrators and all consultants providing zoning services attend this program.
- 87% of respondents rated the program “excellent,” the remaining 13% rated the program “good.”
Comments from participants:
“Great class...This addresses my every day responsibilities. Thank you!”
“Covers a broad range of issues...everyone would learn something or several somethings regardless of their experience level.”
“ I thought I would not learn much since I have been in zoning for five years, but I was happily mistaken. I learned a lot - new ways to do my job better and communicate better.”
6-25-08
The new Michigan Planning Guidebook and Michigan Zoning Guidebook are now available for purchase.
The Michigan Planning Guidebook, prepared by
Mark A. Wyckoff, FAICP, Director of the Planning & Zoning Center at MSU is available for purchase.
The guidebook describes the roles and responsibilities of the planning commission and legislative body under the new Michigan Planning Enabling Act, PA 33 of 2008, with clear direction on procedures and standards to guide decisions. 104 pages
Per copy prices:
1 copy = $15. ea plus shipping at cost
2-4 copies = $12. ea plus shipping at cost
5-24 copies = $10. ea plus shipping at cost
25+ copies = $9. ea. plus shipping at cost
A large number of self-help materials including sample bylaws and an ordinance to create a planning commission can be found at http://web5.msue.msu.edu/lu/pamphlets.htm .
The Michigan Zoning Guidebook 2nd Ed., prepared by
Mark A. Wyckoff, FAICP, Director of the Planning & Zoning Center at MSU
The guidebook describes the roles and responsibilities of all bodies under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended by PA 12 of 2008, with clear direction on procedures and standards to guide decisions. 76 pages.
Per copy prices:
1 copy = $12. ea plus shipping at cost
2-4 copies = $10. ea plus shipping at cost
5-24 copies = $9. ea plus shipping at cost
25+ copies = $8. ea. plus shipping at cost