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East Lansing council adopts resolution opposing Michigan bills that would limit local zoning authority
East Lansing City Council · April 8, 2026
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Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2026‑26 opposing Michigan House bills (including HB 5529–5532 and HB 5581–5585) that staff said would preempt local zoning decisions on ADUs, duplexes and lot standards; councilmembers warned statewide preemption could undermine local planning goals.
The East Lansing City Council voted April 7 to adopt Resolution 2026‑26 opposing a package of Michigan House bills staff said would materially reduce local zoning authority over lot sizes, accessory dwelling units, duplexes and other land‑use standards.
Principal planner Landon…
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