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St. Clair Shores council adopts resolution opposing state bills that would curb local zoning control
Summary
Citing potential effects on minimum lot sizes, accessory dwelling units and duplex rules, council unanimously approved a resolution opposing several House bills that would preempt local zoning and development standards.
The St. Clair Shores City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution opposing a package of state bills (including House Bills 5529–5532 and 5581–5585) that, the council said, would override local zoning decisions by imposing statewide minimums on lot size, dwelling size and accessory units.
Councilwoman Candace Russie explained the local impact in concrete terms: the bills’ provisions would impose minimum parcel and dwelling sizes…
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