• Planning and Zoning Primer presentation
    • This presentation is a very basic introduction to planning and zoning in Michigan. It is a non-technical (not designed for members of a planning commission, appeals board) review of the topic. This is a good introduction for citizen groups or other organizations that wish to understand planning and zoning better. This program might be considered part I, with part II being "Influencing Zoning Decisions".
  • How to Influence Zoning Decisions presentation
    • The presentation is to help people make comments at zoning hearings that are on point and actually address the issues that the local officials have to consider.
  • How to Participate in the Zoning Process for Special Use Permits
    • This resource is intended to help the average resident understand and respond to a local government public hearing notice for a proposed special use permit. It briefly outlines how to be most effective when submitting written comments or making public comment for or against a proposed special use permit.
  • How to Participate in the Zoning Process for Appeals & Variances
    • This resource is intended to help the average resident understand and respond to a local government public hearing notice for a proposed zoning appeal/variance. It briefly outlines how to be most effective when submitting written comments or making public comment for or against a proposed zoning appeal/variance.
  • How to Participate in the Zoning Process for Zoning Amendments (including legislative PUD)
    • This resource is intended to help the average resident understand and respond to a local government public hearing notice for a proposed zoning amendment. It briefly outlines how to be most effective when submitting written comments or making public comment for or against a proposed zoning amendment.