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Wixom introduces renewable‑energy zoning, accessory use clarifications and overlay to address state law
Summary
The Wixom City Council introduced amendments to the zoning code to add a renewable‑energy facilities section, clarify accessory solar/wind standards, and apply a renewable‑energy overlay to selected industrial parcels to enable local review under state law.
The Wixom City Council voted to introduce a package of zoning amendments that add a new section for renewable energy facilities (section 18.26), clarify placement and standards for accessory solar panels and small wind turbines, and apply a renewable‑energy overlay to a set of industrial parcels.
Assistant City Manager Drew Benson and planning consultant Mateo Posalacqua explained the change as a protective, local response to Michigan Public Act 233 of 2023. That state law preempts local control for certain utility‑scale…
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