Recreation: campgrounds; regulations regarding individuals residing at campgrounds; provide for. Amends sec. 12501 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12501) & adds sec. 12510a.
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Overview
This bill amends state regulations regarding campgrounds in Michigan. It adds a new section defining when an individual residing at a campground is considered ‘temporary’ for purposes of certain regulations. Specifically, an individual is considered temporary if the campground is within 50 miles of a local government experiencing a state of emergency, a housing shortage, a worker shortage in key industries, or an insufficient supply of affordable housing, as determined by data from federal or state agencies.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘campground’ as a parcel offering sites for temporary living quarters for 5 or more recreational units.
- Adds a new section (12510a) determining when an individual at a campground is considered ‘temporary’.
- Establishes criteria for ‘temporary’ residency, including state of emergency, housing shortage, worker shortage, and affordable housing shortage.
- Lists specific industries considered in worker shortages (healthcare, agriculture, construction, utilities, hospitality, manufacturing).
- References data from the U.S. Census Bureau, HUD, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for affordable housing assessments.
- Sets a rental vacancy rate threshold of below 5% for determining affordable housing availability.
- Defines ‘local unit of government’ and ‘master plan’ for reference in the temporary residency criteria.
- Clarifies that a mobile home used as a permanent dwelling is not considered a recreational unit.
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