New state law will require more detailed housing analysis in future master plans, planning director says Charlevoix County Planning Director Kiersten Stark told the commission that Public Act 153 of 2024 amends the Michigan Planning Enabling Act and will require master plans to analyze local housing supply and demand, broaden housing types considered, and ensure planning commission membership represents housing interests.

Charlevoix County is gearing up for major changes in housing planning as new legislation mandates a comprehensive analysis of local housing needs and strategies.

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Brookings launches housing needs analysis RFP; commission discusses zoning guidance and short‑term rental policy Planning staff announced a state‑statute‑compliant housing needs analysis RFP to replace a 2017 market study; commissioners discussed how the new analysis could guide comp plan and zone changes, noted the city has about 85 short‑term rentals and that a cap might be considered if counts approach 250.

Brookings is set to reshape its housing landscape with a new, compliant needs analysis that could influence zoning and development decisions—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Planning Commission debates building heights and EIR implications for San Francisco projects Commissioners discuss height regulations and their impact on environmental review documents.

San Francisco's latest planning meeting revealed intense debates over building heights and the vital environmental report that could shape the city's future.

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