Land Use & Zoning
In Michigan, a 'Special Assessment District' (SAD) allows a municipality to:
AExempt property owners from property taxes
BLevy a special charge on benefited properties to pay for local improvements such as road paving or sewer installation✓ Correct
CRezone an area without a public hearing
DCondemn properties for park development
Explanation
A Michigan Special Assessment District allows a local government to charge properties that directly benefit from a public improvement (e.g., new paving, water main, sidewalk) a proportionate share of the improvement's cost.
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