The State of Michigan has written a number of legal documents defining legal procedures for Michigan village, city, township, and county governments. Some of these documents are available for download below.
The General Law Village Act defines the powers and duties of certain village governments.
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act provides the legal framework in which a governmental body may regulate the development and use of land within its borders. Read this document to find out how an ordinance is created.
The Michigan Planning Enabling Act provides the legal framework for county, township, city, and village planning. Paragraph 125.3811 defines how a Planning Commission is created, and describes it duties and responsibilities.
The General Law Village Act defines the powers and duties of certain village governments.
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act provides the legal framework in which a governmental body may regulate the development and use of land within its borders. Read this document to find out how an ordinance is created.
The Michigan Planning Enabling Act provides the legal framework for county, township, city, and village planning. Paragraph 125.3811 defines how a Planning Commission is created, and describes it duties and responsibilities.
| Michigan Planning Enabling Act |
| Michigan Zoning Enabling Act |
| General Law Village Act MI |
| Open Meetings Act |