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 regarding energy-related regulations.

Additionally, the bill outlines the limitations on local governments concerning 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 provisions for local governments to regulate aspects of mining operations, such as hours of operation and noise levels, while ensuring that such regulations remain reasonable. Furthermore, it clarifies that the act does not limit state regulatory authority under other statutes.

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