Michigan § 247.42 - Highway bordering on lake or stream; application signed by landowners.

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§ 247.42. Highway bordering on lake or stream; application signed by landowners.

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If the official or officials having jurisdiction over the highways of a village or city in this state desire to abandon, discontinue, vacate, or alter the course of a public highway referred to in section 1, and the abandonment, discontinuation, vacation, or alteration will result in the loss of public access, before any action is taken by the public official or officials of a village or city, an application signed by not less than 21 landowners of the village or city in which the highway is situated, shall be made to the circuit court for the county in which the highway is located, setting forth the particular circumstances of the case, an accurate description of the highway proposed to be abandoned, discontinued, vacated, or altered, together with the reasons for the proposed abandonment, discontinuation, vacation, or alteration. The application shall be substantiated by oath by 5 or more of the persons signing the application.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 247.42

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.42 cover?

Section 247.42 ("Highway bordering on lake or stream; application signed by landowners.") 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.

How do I cite Michigan § 247.42?

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Is this the official text of Michigan law?

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