Land use: zoning and growth management; provision subjecting zoning authority to part 8 of clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act; delete. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 322'25
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Overview
This bill removes a provision from the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act that required zoning ordinances to consider several state acts related to energy and communications. Specifically, it deletes the requirement to incorporate Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act. The bill also clarifies regulations regarding oil and gas well drilling and the extraction of valuable natural resources, establishing standards for evaluating potential impacts and preserving local government authority over certain operational aspects.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement to include Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act in zoning ordinances.
- Clarifies that counties and townships do not have jurisdiction over oil and gas well permits.
- Establishes criteria for evaluating the potential impacts of extracting valuable natural resources.
- Outlines factors to be considered when determining if the extraction of natural resources would result in ‘very serious consequences’.
- Preserves local government authority to regulate mining operations regarding hours of operation, blasting, noise, and traffic.
- Provides protections for renewable energy projects with special land use approval.
- Specifies that special land use approvals for renewable energy projects cannot be revoked unless substantial construction has occurred or a significant investment has been made.
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