News
4-17-2009
Highlights of the inaugural Zoning Administrator Training Program evaluations from Grayling – April 6-8, 2009
Twenty-seven zoning administrators attended the first Zoning Administrator Training Program in Grayling from April 6-8, 2009. This was intensive training. There were 24 hours of classroom training over a three-day period. 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, 46% of respondents described their knowledge as “good” or “excellent.” Following program completion, 96% of respondents described their knowledge of zoning administration as “good” or “excellent.”
- 100% of program respondents would recommend all zoning administrators attend this program.
- 100% of program respondents would recommend all consultants providing zoning services attend this program.
- 93% of respondents rated the program “excellent,” the remaining 7% 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.”
“A lot of information that you can actually use when you go back to your office.”
3-15-2009 (updated)
The second edition of Michigan Laws Relating to Economic Development (MLRTED) and the tenth edition of Michigan Laws Relating to Planning (MLRTP) may now be ordered. All of the pre-orders for MLRTP have already been shipped. MLRTED is about 1 month away from being ready to mail out.
Download Order Form for MLRTED
Only 1000 of each will be published. Orders will be processed on a first comefirst served basis. Order yours today!
1-30-09
Zoning Administrators Register for Certification Program
Registration for the first ever, Spring certification training for zoning administrators 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:
Upper half of Lower Peninsula
(Grayling Ramada Inn) Monday-Wednesday April 6-8.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
(Kalamazoo KVCC - M-Tec) All day on the following Mondays: April 13, 20, May 4, 11.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
(Pontiac - Oakland County Executive Office Building) All day on the following Wednesdays: May 6, 13, 20, 27.
We will repeat this series in the Fall 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
10-3-08
Additional information relating to the Case Law and Legislative Update presentation by Mark Wyckoff at the Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference on October 1st is available HERE.
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
03-24-08
GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW PLANNING ENABLING ACT.
On March 13th Governor Granholm signed SB 206 into law as PA 33 of 2008. This act is the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. It repeals the Municipal Planning Act, the Township Planning Act and the County Planning Act as of September 1, 2008.
A comprehensive training program and new Michigan Planning Guidebook will be presented at 29 new training programs beginning May 27 and running to June 26th. Also covered will be the recent amendments to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act by PA 12 of 2008. The dates and locations of programs are listed below.
MZEA AMENDED
02-29-08
Governor Granholm signed PA 12 of 2008 on Friday, February 29th. This Act amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and is immediately effective.