The bill amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act by updating Section 205 to clarify the regulations surrounding zoning ordinances. It specifies that zoning ordinances must comply with several existing acts, including the Electric Transmission Line Certification Act, the Regional Transit Authority Act, and the Small Wireless Communications Facilities Deployment Act. Notably, the bill removes references to Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act, indicating a shift in focus away from certain renewable energy regulations.

Additionally, the bill outlines the limitations on local governments regarding the regulation of oil and gas wells, emphasizing that they cannot control the drilling or operation of such wells. It also establishes criteria for challenging zoning decisions related to the extraction of natural resources, requiring challengers to demonstrate the presence of valuable resources and the absence of serious consequences from extraction. The bill retains the authority of local governments to impose reasonable regulations on mining operations, such as noise and traffic control, while ensuring that these regulations accommodate customary mining practices.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.3205
As Passed by the House: 125.3205