Michigan § 125.3207 - Zoning ordinance or decision; effect as prohibiting establishment of land use.

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§ 125.3207. Zoning ordinance or decision; effect as prohibiting establishment of land use.

Sec. 207.

A zoning ordinance or zoning decision shall not have the effect of totally prohibiting the establishment of a land use within a local unit of government in the presence of a demonstrated need for that land use within either that local unit of government or the surrounding area within the state, unless a location within the local unit of government does not exist where the use may be appropriately located or the use is unlawful.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 125.3207 cover?

Section 125.3207 ("Zoning ordinance or decision; effect as prohibiting establishment of land use.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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