2003 House Bill 4666 / Public Act 227

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To specify that the open space area of planned unit developments in cities and villages need not be contiguous with the other property. Instead of dividing land into exclusively residential, commercial, and industrial zones, planned unit developments often mix these and other land uses.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

Oct. 16, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 22, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To authorize local governments to include in their zoning regulations a provision allowing them to also determine how the open space component of a planned unit development is to be preserved.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 23, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Nov. 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To specify that the open space area of planned unit developments in cities and villages need not be contiguous with the other property. Instead of dividing land into exclusively residential, commercial, and industrial zones, planned unit developments often mix these and other land uses.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2003