The bill amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act by updating Section 406 to allow legislative bodies to charge reasonable fees for zoning permits related to the use, erection, alteration, or location of various structures within zoning districts. It also introduces a provision that disqualifies individuals from applying for certain zoning authorizations if they are delinquent in paying civil fines or costs imposed by an administrative hearings bureau in their city. However, this disqualification does not apply to applicants who acquired the property through foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, including government-sponsored enterprises, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers, with specific definitions provided for these terms.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the disqualification for delinquency does not apply if the zoning authorization sought will address a blight violation related to the delinquent payment. The language also specifies that the disqualification for mortgage servicers will be in effect for six months after the enactment of the residential mortgage licensing and supervision act. The bill's enactment is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 6177.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.3406