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Land Act Being Pushed Through Legislature

DETROIT-Eight conservation and commercial groups have created a proposed bill that will allow for smart residential growth. It gives developers incentives to preserve natural resources.

By Robert Carr | Updated on March 12, 2001

DETROIT-The Land Conservation Plat Act is being thrust through the Michigan legislature, endorsed by eight conservation, development and commercialgroups. The state has added its support of the act, which has been worked on for two years.

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.

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