Conducting Land Division Reviews

This program is a technical training for the local official responsible for reviewing land divisions, as required by the Michigan Land Division Act, PA 288 of 1967, as amended, being MCL 560.101 et seq. The local review official is usually the assessor but may instead be the zoning administrator.

Participants become familiar with the parts of the Land Division Act pertaining to land division, including key definitions and other important provisions, and learn required checks and best practices when reviewing land division applications. The training teaches participants the statutory and case law limits of land division review, common provisions of local land division ordinances and related zoning ordinance standards, and strategies for effective enforcement. The training includes Public Act 58 of 2025 amendments to the Act, which increases the number of parcels that can be created from a parent parcel.

The program includes case studies and a major exercise to practice skills. All case studies and exercises reinforce covered topics. Participants receive several helpful handouts including a land division look-up table, a sample land division application, and a sample land division review worksheet, all used to emphasize the importance of having a detailed system for conducting the review. The sample forms are intended to be customized to local ordinances and procedures.

Michigan assessors who complete the live training earn continuing education approved by the State Tax Commission.

The program is offered annually in the fall via Zoom Meeting – a live, video conference style webinar. Participants need an internet connection, computer or mobile device not smaller than an iPad or tablet, and speakers/headset or phone for audio. Materials are emailed to participants.

Interested individuals that wish to purchase a recording can email the course instructor to gain access.