The driving principle of the act, according to the Michigan Association ofRealtors, is that developers of residential subdivision may choose to preserve various natural features and minimize environmental impacts, or preserve onsite or offsite open space in return for an expedited permittingprocess and greater flexibility in density and mixed use, in areas alreadyzoned for residential use.
Key provisions include:* Increased density; diversity and flexibility in platting.
* Increased preservation of open space, farmland and natural features.
* More dense use of developed sites.
* Preservation of 50% of the parcel developed either on- or off-site.
* Reduced infrastructure costs.
* Far less road, sewer, water and other investments per housing unit.
* More livable communities.
* Limited compatible-commercial opportunities in walking distance.
* More common open space.
Groups supporting the act are MAR, the Michigan Farm Bureau, the MichiganChamber of Commerce, Detroit Renaissance, the Michigan Environmental Council, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and the Michigan Association of Homebuilders.
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