Land Use & Zoning

In Michigan, a developer who wants to build a mixed-use project in a single-family residential zone must first obtain:

AA building permit directly from the county
BA rezoning, variance, or PUD approval from the local planning commission and governing body✓ Correct
CApproval from LARA
DA federal environmental waiver

Explanation

Developing a mixed-use project in a zone that does not permit it requires a rezoning or a planned unit development (PUD) approval through the local planning commission and governing body.

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