MI HB5465

State-licensed residential facilities are classified as residential use for zoning purposes and permitted in all multifamily residential zones and single-family zones if they have 6 or fewer residents.

State-licensed residential facilities are not subject to special use or conditional use permits that differ from those required for similar dwellings in the same zone.

Exempts adult foster care facilities licensed for care of persons released from or assigned to adult correctional institutions from the above requirements.

Family child care homes are considered residential uses permitted in all residential zones for counties and townships without special permit requirements beyond those for similar dwellings.

Group child care homes in counties and townships must meet standards including 1,500-foot separation from similar facilities, appropriate fencing, property maintenance, maximum 16-hour daily operation, and compliance with signage and parking regulations to obtain special use or conditional use permits.