Contesting Land Development Projects: Who Constitutes as an “Aggrieved Party”?
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (“MZEA”) MCL § 125.3606, provides “any party aggrieved by a decision of the zoning board of appeals may appeal to
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (“MZEA”) MCL § 125.3606, provides “any party aggrieved by a decision of the zoning board of appeals may appeal to
When contesting a land development project, the local planning or zoning board may render a decision approving or favoring such project. Pursuant to the Michigan
Contesting a proposed land use development project before the local planning commission or zoning board of appeals in Michigan, requires a well-structured approach. Below are
In Michigan, there are several potential reasons an individual might contest a land use development project. This may depend on local zoning laws, environmental laws,
While land development projects begin with local planning or zoning boards, they can at times end up in circuit court. The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act,
It is a recognized reality for property owners in Michigan that neighboring land development projects can negatively impact not only their own property rights but
In October 2022, Gotion, Inc., a large company based in clean energy technology, announced plans to develop a factory for making electric vehicle (“EV”) battery
On February 12, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”), along with the State of Michigan, denied applications for permits to develop a
It is undeniable that property changes over time, whether it be through physical landscape, different structures built on the property, or changes in how it
Recently, in Northstar Aggregates, LLC v. Watson Township, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 27, 2023 (Docket No. 363567), the
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