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MI HB4012
Bill
Status
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tim Kelly
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 204 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3204) to modify zoning ordinance requirements for residential properties.
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Requires zoning ordinances to permit single-family residence occupants to operate home occupations providing instruction in crafts or fine arts within the residence, while allowing regulation of noise, advertising, traffic, and hours of operation.
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Establishes the "Homestead Subsistence Farming Act" to permit production of farm products (fruits, vegetables, dairy products, poultry, livestock, and other farm animals) on residential properties for resident consumption or transfer without requiring special use or conditional use permits.
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Allows sales of farm products above de minimis value if otherwise authorized by law, and defines "transfer" to include food stand sales, trading, or sharing of de minimis value.
Legislative Description
Land use; zoning and growth management; household agriculture; authorize in residential zones. Amends sec. 204 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3204).
Land use: zoning and growth management
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 01/16/2015
1/20/2015