In 2008, the Michigan legislature amended the Zoning Enabling Act to add numerous provisions addressing the manner in which zoning decisions are made. The amendment includes provisions dealing with notice, the formation of zoning commissions, zoning boards of appeal and how ZBA appeals proceed. Zoning is one of the most contentious aspects of municipal decision making and every municipality is at risk for litigation without knowing how the ZBA process works. This class will provide extensive information regarding the Act, amendments to the Act and recent case law interpreting the Act. Don’t be afraid of the Zoning Enabling Act – take this case and embrace it.