Land use: zoning and growth management; regulating land development for residential use; temporarily restrict. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201).
Key claim: Senate Bill 985 would temporarily restrict local zoning and growth-management regulation of land development for residential use by amending Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act.
Abstract
(SB0985 · 103rd Legislature) Land use: zoning and growth management; regulating land development for residential use; temporarily restrict. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201). Sponsor: Sen. Jonathan Lindsey ® In committee: S Local Government Latest action (2026-05-20): Referred To Committee On Local Government
Why this matters
Local zoning and growth-management rules are a primary lever municipalities use to shape housing supply, density, and development timing. A temporary state-level restriction on that authority would shift power from local governments to developers and the state, potentially accelerating residential construction while curbing local control over land use. The measure is only introduced, so no immediate change takes effect for workers, builders, or local taxpayers.