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Wayne County Commission opposes package of state bills that would limit local zoning authority
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution opposing multiple Michigan House bills (HB 5529, 5530, 5531, 5532, 5581–5585), saying the measures would preempt local control of lot sizes, parking, setbacks and accessory units and could override years of local planning.
The Wayne County Commission voted March 19 to oppose a set of state House bills that, according to commissioners, would sharply restrict local zoning and land-use authority.
Commissioner Morecki, joined by Commissioner Dobb, outlined the bills and their likely effects: HB 5529 and HB 5530 would cap minimum lot or parcel sizes (1,500 sq ft in some provisions); HB 5531 would limit post-approval…
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