News
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Use of indigenous images and cultural items at youth camps
Published on November 29, 2016
How to make changes to the misappropriation of Native American, American Indian and Alaskan Native culture at youth camps. -
What is the role of tribal and local government?
Published on November 28, 2016
What about state government? -
Document every step in zoning ordinance adoption
Published on November 28, 2016
It is important to document, in writing, every step when adopting or amending a zoning ordinance. Do not trust memory, or the ability to go back at a later date to find needed documentation. -
Joint zoning board of appeals can be done
Published on November 22, 2016
The Michigan Municipal Joint Planning Act allows for joint planning commissions but overlooks joint zoning board of appeals. It can still be done but takes considerable finesse to accomplish. -
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?
Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean? -
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?
Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights. -
LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region
Published on November 9, 2016
Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. -
What's the difference between a county sheriff and the local police?
Published on November 2, 2016
A quick look at the office of county sheriff and how it's different than local and state police. -
Zoning approvals should be prompt
Published on October 24, 2016
A zoning decision should be prompt and without any undue delay. Incorporating deadlines for decisions into a zoning ordinance, or office policy, is a best practice. -
Beware of zombie planning commissioners this Halloween
Published on October 24, 2016
When one member of a planning commission attends training, they sometimes return to the next meeting with the others staring as if they'd been abducted, filled with ‘alien’ information, and turned back to the community as some sort of zombie.