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Sterling Heights pushes back on state preemption of local zoning, eyes Michigan Municipal League partnership
Summary
City Manager Mark Vanderpool told council that Sterling Heights opposes pending state legislation that would preempt local zoning on housing and instead will pursue partnership programs highlighted by the Michigan Municipal League that reward local best practices.
Sterling Heights — City Manager Mark Vanderpool used his council report to summarize a state‑level housing discussion and to explain why the city opposes legislation that would preempt local zoning control for housing decisions.
Vanderpool said Sterling Heights has focused on housing needs as it prepares to rewrite its zoning ordinance and that Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments projects local…
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