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 government authority regarding the regulation of oil and gas wells, emphasizing that they cannot control drilling operations or issue permits for such activities. 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 provisions for reasonable local regulations concerning mining operations while ensuring that such regulations do not impede customary practices.

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